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BW03 JFK

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,470 mi
Last recorded158,470 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 158,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 158,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 155,007 miles

Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 155,004 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 152,598 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 152,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Different color (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,490 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 147,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 140,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 139,172 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2020 139,172 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 128,648 miles

air box is loose and rattling

auxiliary belt is perished

drivers mirror is loose

lower engine stabiliser mount is perished

nearside front lower arm inner rear bush is slightly displaced

nearside rear brake disc is rusty on both faces

there is a pin hole in offside outer cv boot

there is an oil leak and oil is everywhere. not pooling at present

there is signs that the radiator has had a previous leak at some time

Fail 10 Jan 2019 128,347 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside front brake disc is corroded and pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres are badly perished on walls that they are now showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

air box is loose and rattling

auxiliary belt is perished

centre brake light inop

drivers mirror is loose

lower engine stabiliser mount is perished

nearside front brake disc is rusty on inner face

nearside front lower arm inner rear bush is slightly displaced

nearside rear brake disc is rusty on both faces

nearside rear handbrake cable is seized

there is a pin hole in offside outer cv boot

there is an oil leak and oil is everywhere. not pooling at present

there is signs that the radiator has had a previous leak at some time

Pass 17 Jan 2018 122,765 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 122,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 119,426 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Handbrake cable corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 119,410 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Handbrake cable corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2015 109,841 miles

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

Offside Front Door check strap missing

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

Rear Tyres (both rear tyres have slightly perished side walls)

Slight oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 109,827 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished outer sidewall

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

Offside Front door check strap not fitted

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Rear tyre perished outer sidewall

engine damp with oil

Pass 2 Sep 2014 104,406 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 104,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 85,733 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 75,476 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 64,536 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 64,536 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,856 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 34,084 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,500 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,705 miles

Front and rear brake pads look low!

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 JFK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JFK, 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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BW03 JFK is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 July 2003.

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