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FY03 RVL

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,251 mi
Last recorded151,251 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 RVL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 151,251 miles

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

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

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

front offside and nearside headlamps cloudy

front to rear brake pipes corroded

underbody has corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2024 149,241 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

underbody has surface rust

Pass 30 May 2023 143,208 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

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

suspension components corroded

underbody has surface rust

Pass 13 Apr 2022 141,122 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2022 141,112 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

front to rear brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 128,496 miles

corrosion offside front outrigger

Fail 12 Nov 2020 128,455 miles

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

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

corrosion offside front outrigger

Pass 6 Nov 2019 117,959 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 117,959 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 112,642 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front outrigger corroded

tow bar getting corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 112,599 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front outrigger corroded

tow bar getting corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 109,568 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2017 109,523 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 109,016 miles

steering rack is showing slight signs of wear

Fail 13 Jul 2016 109,016 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 108,002 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 108,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 106,497 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 106,497 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 102,070 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 102,070 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,743 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 91,361 miles

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

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

parking brake cable badly corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 84,580 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 84,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 73,527 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 73,391 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 73,391 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 46,635 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 46,635 miles

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

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

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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FY03 RVL is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY03 RVL, 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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FY03 RVL is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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