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EX03 LHU

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,076 mi
Last recorded170,076 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 LHU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 170,076 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 166,429 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSF/OSF (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 166,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NSF/OSF (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 166,124 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 166,124 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 165,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 157,080 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2016 151,179 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 136,362 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 136,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 124,002 miles

Spare tyre defective

top suspension mounting dry and seizing.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 123,671 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Spare tyre defective

top suspension mounting dry and seizing.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 109,981 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 109,981 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 96,591 miles

gearbox very noisy/rough and suspect mountings may be deteiorated.

Fail 2 Jun 2012 96,516 miles

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

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

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

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

gearbox very noisy/rough and suspect mountings may be deteiorated.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 84,313 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 71,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2009 57,410 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 46,865 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 39,699 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 29,989 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 29,989 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EX03 LHU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EX03 LHU, 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 EX03 LHU registered?

EX03 LHU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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