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DG03 VLA

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,869 mi
Last recorded151,869 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 VLA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 151,869 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 142,884 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both front inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 142,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion both front inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 137,358 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 130,414 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 119,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

REAR TYRE WALLS PERISHED

Pass 17 Jan 2014 101,788 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 107,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

all brake pipes covered

underside of vehicle wet when tested

Fail 22 Nov 2012 98,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 98,149 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 89,209 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 79,006 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play nearside end of steering rack

Fail 23 Oct 2010 78,892 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play nearside end of steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,998 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 69,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 61,527 miles

WEAR IN NEARSIDE OF POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Fail 25 Oct 2008 61,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

WEAR IN NEARSIDE OF POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Pass 18 Aug 2007 42,510 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

SUSPECT DIESEL FUEL LEAK FROM AREA OF ENGINE,REQUIRES LOWER ENGINE SHEILDS REMOVED FOR INVESTIGATION.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DG03 VLA is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG03 VLA, 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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DG03 VLA is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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