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CE03 GVL

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,911 mi
Last recorded206,911 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 GVL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 206,911 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 206,911 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 197,394 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 25 Oct 2022 197,388 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 17 May 2018 195,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner s/wear

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front inner tie rod s/wear

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 193,453 miles

N/S Mirror Glass Cracked, Not Effecting View To Rear.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight Play In Both Front Steering Arm Inner Joints.

Fail 10 May 2017 193,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty Not Working (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

N/S Mirror Glass Cracked, Not Effecting View To Rear.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Slight Play In Both Front Steering Arm Inner Joints.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 190,926 miles

engine oil leak - some play o/s/r wheel bearing

n/s door mirror glass cracked - reverse light inop

slight play both front inner rack arms

Fail 2 Apr 2016 190,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil leak - some play o/s/r wheel bearing

n/s door mirror glass cracked - reverse light inop

slight play both front inner rack arms

Pass 2 Apr 2015 188,660 miles

reverse light inop = hazzard switch sticking = some corrosion/peeling o/s/r coil spring

Fail 2 Apr 2015 188,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

reverse light inop = hazzard switch sticking = some corrosion/peeling o/s/r coil spring

Pass 4 Apr 2014 188,183 miles

engine oil leaks = n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2013 187,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 187,658 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 185,864 miles

rear reg plate start to de-laminate n/s mirror glassd cracked front reg plate cracked reverse lights inop washer bottle lesking

Pass 22 Apr 2010 159,431 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate cracked

off side front tyre has cut on side wall, no cords showing

Fail 20 Apr 2010 159,422 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate cracked

off side front tyre has cut on side wall, no cords showing

Pass 16 Nov 2008 149,782 miles

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

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

near side and off side steering rack ends slightly worn.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,831 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 138,493 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 115,270 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 115,008 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 90,430 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 89,596 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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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CE03 GVL is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CE03 GVL, 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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CE03 GVL is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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