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FN03 TNU

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

260,897 mi
Last recorded260,897 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 TNU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 260,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 254,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 254,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 250,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 244,221 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n\s off\s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 236,935 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 230,556 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018
Pass 8 Jul 2017 210,000 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 201,489 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 201,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 196,090 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 186,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 177,205 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 169,821 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

small chip in windscreen

wipers smear slightly

Pass 16 May 2011 158,589 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 134,423 miles

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 134,423 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 112,554 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 112,546 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 87,050 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

advise full brake service /asap

both front wiper blades slightly split advise to change

note wheel trim missing o/s/f

Pass 12 Mar 2007 61,407 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 36,973 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 16 Mar 2006 36,973 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn

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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FN03 TNU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FN03 TNU, 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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FN03 TNU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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