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EF03 FTD

2003 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

222,554 mi
Last recorded222,554 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FTD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 222,554 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 222,554 miles

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

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside front and offside front (2.5.B.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both front (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 209,885 miles

Ball joint has slight play both steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 209,885 miles

Ball joint has slight play both steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 187,070 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 176,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 161,755 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 141,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 158,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some play in steering rack inner joints both sides. advise replace.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 128,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some play in steering rack inner joints both sides. advise replace.

Fail 21 Dec 2010 127,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 124,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering rack has slight play both sides.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 114,573 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 93,571 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 73,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2006 73,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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 FTD is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FTD, 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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What year was EF03 FTD registered?

EF03 FTD is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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