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FE03 UKX

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

193,917 mi
Last recorded193,917 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 UKX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 193,917 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 193,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 192,890 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear discs rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2020 192,872 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired missing (1.1.17 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment on caliper (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Top mounts noisy n/s & o/s front

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear brake disc dust covers corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 186,107 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 186,107 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 178,135 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 178,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking Point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall 195.65.16c (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 173,015 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on the edge.

Handbrake just reaching required efficiency.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 164,004 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 155,327 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 150,856 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

Pass 13 Apr 2011 137,233 miles

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

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

front and rear brake disc's corroded and wearing thin

Fail 13 Apr 2011 137,233 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front and rear brake disc's corroded and wearing thin

Pass 9 Apr 2010 120,274 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 120,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 109,903 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 96,201 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 96,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 84,569 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 73,713 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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FE03 UKX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FE03 UKX, 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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FE03 UKX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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