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FE03 YAJ

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,341 mi
Last recorded171,341 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 YAJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 171,341 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 166,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 166,866 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 146,664 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 141,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 141,509 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 137,100 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 137,100 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 136,874 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage missing (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 126,999 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 126,985 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 118,108 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 111,125 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 111,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 99,981 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 99,941 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,953 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 89,953 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 86,170 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 86,170 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 66,791 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 66,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2007 53,154 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,035 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 YAJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YAJ, 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 FE03 YAJ registered?

FE03 YAJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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