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BW03 EWS

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,896 mi
Last recorded113,896 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 EWS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 113,896 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 113,887 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 110,020 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 110,013 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

slight play in steering rack

underside showing surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2016 106,386 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 104,951 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 104,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 103,209 miles

GEAR BOX RUBBER MOUNTING WORN

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 101,212 miles

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

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

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

engine mounting as a bolt loose but not inscure

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 100,527 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 100,473 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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 2 Apr 2011 96,478 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 96,448 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 88,584 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 82,917 miles

Has Slight Play In Inner Rack N/S & O/S

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 82,917 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Has Slight Play In Inner Rack N/S & O/S

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,406 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 79,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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 EWS is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BW03 EWS, 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 EWS registered?

BW03 EWS is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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