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BV03 XFJ

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,647 mi
Last recorded93,647 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 XFJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 93,647 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,004 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 73,712 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,468 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 70,468 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 64,270 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/rear tyre worn outer sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,270 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/rear tyre worn outer sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,920 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 54,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,420 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 47,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 41,466 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 41,463 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,281 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 29,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2007 23,901 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 23,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,616 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 18,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XFJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XFJ, 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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What year was BV03 XFJ registered?

BV03 XFJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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