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BW03 JFJ

2003 Renault Traffic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,061 mi
Last recorded141,061 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Traffic105,485 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 JFJ
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 141,061 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 134,902 miles

Nearside Rear lamp pulsing slightly

Oil leak ()

damage to near side front door and lower sill but no sharp edges

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Mar 2018 134,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp pulsing slightly

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

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

Oil leak ()

damage to near side front door and lower sill but no sharp edges

fan belt worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Dec 2016 129,134 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Nov 2016 129,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Nov 2015 125,603 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014
Fail 8 Oct 2014

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 110,179 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 110,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 112,181 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 109,167 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 85,330 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 64,705 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,113 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 37,152 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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BW03 JFJ is a 2003 Renault Traffic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 105,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW03 JFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Traffic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BW03 JFJ is a 2003 Renault Traffic, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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