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EF03 EMV

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,082 mi
Last recorded100,082 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 EMV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 100,082 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front no plate deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2025 100,079 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front no plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2023 94,827 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 94,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,025 miles

Offside Front slight play in the inner rack joints

Pass 17 Jun 2020 76,382 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 76,382 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 69,895 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,178 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,905 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 59,905 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,867 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 53,436 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 51,461 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,045 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 40,835 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 34,894 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 34,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 30,051 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,380 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 18,490 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,490 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 15,105 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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EF03 EMV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EF03 EMV, 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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EF03 EMV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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