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BV03 ZCA

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,134 mi
Last recorded170,134 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ZCA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 170,134 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 163,962 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 158,400 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 147,038 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 139,303 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 131,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 125,406 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 118,837 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 116,885 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 112,995 miles

Both track rod arms have slight play.

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

Front tyres uneven wear.

N/S/R tyre cracking.

Fail 9 May 2014 112,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both track rod arms have slight play.

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

Front tyres uneven wear.

N/S/R tyre cracking.

Oil level low.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 105,335 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 105,333 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R tyre cracking.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2012 100,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 May 2012 100,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 93,746 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 93,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 86,252 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 86,252 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2009 78,757 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 78,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 70,808 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 63,892 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 58,459 miles

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 ZCA is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZCA, 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 ZCA is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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