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BV03 JFG

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

93,937 mi
Last recorded93,937 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 JFG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 93,937 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,486 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 88,486 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,333 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2017 85,333 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play detected in steering rack inner joints

Fail 12 Feb 2016 79,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front-rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play detected in steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 73,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

beake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

fan belt is noisy

Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

centre stop lamp is not working

Fail 19 Feb 2014 68,602 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

centre stop lamp is not working

Fail 12 Apr 2013 63,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play pn o/s steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,798 miles

slight play pn o/s steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2012 56,578 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Sliding door doesnt open

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,578 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Sliding door doesnt open

Pass 13 Apr 2011 52,000 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 52,000 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 46,275 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 46,275 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,016 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 32,381 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

kerb damage to sidewalls both n/s and o/s/r tyres

Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,381 miles

kerb damage to sidewalls both n/s and o/s/r tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,410 miles

both rear tyre and n/s/f tyre outside side walls perished

Fail 22 Feb 2007 26,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre and n/s/f tyre outside side walls perished

Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,642 miles

rear n/s tyre side wall perished †rear o/s side wall slightly perished †

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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BV03 JFG is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2003 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 110,208 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV03 JFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV03 JFG is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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