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C7 PDW

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,809 mi
Last recorded168,809 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 PDW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 168,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

front jacking points rusty

nearside lower mirror glass missing

rear axle rusty

sills rusty

Fail 19 Nov 2025 168,809 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

front jacking points rusty

nearside lower mirror glass missing

rear axle rusty

sills rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2024 158,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 151,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hand brake lever does not fully return

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 137,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 128,412 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 128,412 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 128,412 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outriggers/jack points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HANDBRAKE CABLES CORRODED..

corrosion around - rear brake pipes,load sensor mount..

Pass 30 Sep 2020 117,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 117,098 miles

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (both) (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 115,284 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 115,284 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 105,558 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake may need adjusting soon

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2018 105,555 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear hand brake may need adjusting soon

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 102,924 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge worn

Offside Rear tyre edge worn

Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,833 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 80,243 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 80,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,004 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs deteriorated

offside front head light beam patten deteriorated

rear brake discs deteriorated

upper brake light disabled

Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,663 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 61,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,850 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 44,906 miles

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

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

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

offside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,906 miles

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

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

offside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,024 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 36,242 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 36,242 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 29,499 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 23,019 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 17,480 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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C7 PDW is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C7 PDW, 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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C7 PDW is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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