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DL03 GFU

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

149,730 mi
Last recorded149,730 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 GFU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2020 149,730 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 149,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 122,361 miles

front brake discs thin

nsf shock damp

seat belt frayed

slight play in osf drop link

Pass 21 Nov 2017 121,185 miles

play in os steering rack

slight blow on exhaust joint

slight play in osf tie bar

steering rack gaiter perished

oil leak

front bake disc rusty on edge and thin

Fail 21 Nov 2017 121,185 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bake disc rusty on edge and thin

oil leak

play in os steering rack

slight blow on exhaust joint

slight play in osf tie bar

steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 22 Nov 2016 115,578 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall worn

oil leak

rack ends have play

Fail 21 Nov 2016 115,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall worn

oil leak

rack ends have play

Pass 12 Aug 2015 102,922 miles

Centre seat belt has slight damage

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 102,894 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre seat belt has slight damage

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 92,517 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 92,479 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,806 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 87,806 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 82,131 miles

Both front wheels has slight play

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 82,131 miles

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

Both front wheels has slight play

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 158,456 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 142,728 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 131,211 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

air bag light on

off side headlight loose

oil around front sub frame / no signes of leaking/

power steering pipes no secured to mountain points / no fouling/

tracking /due to new stering rack fitted/

Fail 19 Mar 2010 131,211 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

air bag light on

off side headlight loose

oil around front sub frame / no signes of leaking/

power steering pipes no secured to mountain points / no fouling/

tracking /due to new stering rack fitted/

Pass 18 Mar 2009 105,004 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

off side rear tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 18 Mar 2009 105,004 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

off side rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2008 73,774 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 47,346 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 47,346 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 35,363 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,363 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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DL03 GFU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 DL03 GFU, 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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DL03 GFU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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