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CV03 TWJ

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

161,388 mi
Last recorded161,388 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 TWJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 161,388 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 149,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 149,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 139,874 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 134,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight cracking to number plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 130,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 129,985 miles

Fuel hose leaking filler hose to tank (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working centre stop light (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 117,235 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 117,235 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 106,402 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 106,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,603 miles

rear brakes uneven, front drop links slight play, osr brake pipe is damaged slightly to limit

Fail 2 Mar 2013 98,527 miles

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

rear brakes uneven, front drop links slight play, osr brake pipe is damaged slightly to limit

Pass 7 Feb 2012 90,121 miles

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

bonnet safety latch seized

front number plate cracked

nearside rear back plate corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2012 90,081 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bonnet safety latch seized

front number plate cracked

nearside rear back plate corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 79,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,832 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 79,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 68,168 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 68,168 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,277 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 60,277 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,612 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 53,612 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,629 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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CV03 TWJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CV03 TWJ, 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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CV03 TWJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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