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BW03 ABU

2003 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,132 mi
Last recorded194,132 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 ABU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 194,132 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 189,551 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 181,396 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 171,802 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 171,800 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 161,204 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 151,283 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 141,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 127,300 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 127,300 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 114,046 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 113,876 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 101,344 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 86,459 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 86,459 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BW03 ABU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BW03 ABU, 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 BW03 ABU registered?

BW03 ABU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is BW03 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 ABU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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