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FD03 FRT

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,432 mi
Last recorded161,432 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 FRT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 161,432 miles

Under-Body rusty but not considered excessive(Brake,Suspension,Steering)

Fail 1 Mar 2019 161,392 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded under neath body of vehicle and on front + rear suspension components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 158,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 158,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 155,428 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 151,860 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 148,391 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 144,339 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 144,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 133,995 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 133,995 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 125,309 miles

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

offside front tyre on legal tread limit

Fail 26 Jul 2011 125,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre on legal tread limit

Pass 9 Jul 2010 113,560 miles

Coolant leak

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

slight leak om bottom of radiator

Fail 9 Jul 2010 113,560 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

front discs scored

slight leak om bottom of radiator

Pass 17 Jun 2009 101,781 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 88,035 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 72,356 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 54,370 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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FD03 FRT is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red 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 FD03 FRT, 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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FD03 FRT is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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