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CK03 TLJ

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

158,833 mi
Last recorded158,833 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 TLJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 158,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper cover insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear low brake effort

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 158,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper cover insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear low brake effort

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 158,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 158,558 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lamp lens sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 158,555 miles

Nearside Rear N/S rear side light lens cracked lens.

Fail 9 Dec 2019 158,552 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength O/S & N/S front chassis, jacking point area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn O/S front drop link play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Passenger seat buckle not locking correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached N/S front drop link detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear N/S rear side light lens cracked lens.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 158,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 158,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 158,161 miles

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

offside front fog lamp missing

rear seats & tow bar removed at time of re-test

Fail 28 Nov 2017 158,161 miles

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering crash support broken (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML flashing stop on dash

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

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

home made tow bar fitted, weld holding unit together unable to be sure if the welding is adequate

offside front fog lamp missing

seats fitted to rear of vehicle, unable to test due to seats secured in folded up position

Pass 19 Dec 2016 157,804 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 157,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 144,890 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 144,804 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 131,362 miles

uneven tyre wear off side front

Fail 12 Nov 2014 131,347 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 117,470 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 117,427 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 102,994 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r footbrake

rear brake balance

Fail 12 Oct 2012 102,984 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r footbrake

rear brake balance

Pass 10 Oct 2011 92,510 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 92,510 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,794 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 87,794 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,877 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear brake back plates rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2008 68,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plates likely to fail next mot test

Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,330 miles

registration plates likely to fail next mot test

Pass 15 Jun 2007 53,192 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 53,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,410 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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CK03 TLJ 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 53.3%.

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 CK03 TLJ, 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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CK03 TLJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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