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CU03 YAX

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,466 mi
Last recorded145,466 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 YAX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 145,466 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 145,466 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 132,255 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 127,063 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

O/S/F INNER RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 127,049 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired ROD BROKEN (1.1.17 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security JACKING POINT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

O/S/F INNER RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 120,709 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 120,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 110,112 miles

h/brake effort on limit

Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 94,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,667 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 63,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,519 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 53,519 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 53,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 40,875 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,854 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre has a nail in the tread

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 22 Mar 2016 31,854 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre has a nail in the tread

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,703 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres cracking on inner side walls

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,142 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 11 Mar 2013 23,992 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,078 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,939 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 10 Mar 2011 19,929 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,496 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,152 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering sopme perscribed areas

Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,492 miles

headlamp aim on two

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,226 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 7,666 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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CU03 YAX 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 CU03 YAX, 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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CU03 YAX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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