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GJ03 CFA

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,160 mi
Last recorded99,160 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 CFA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 99,160 miles

n/s/rear light unit broke

possible gear oil leak and noise from box

Fail 9 May 2012 99,152 miles

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

n/s/rear light unit broke

possible gear oil leak and noise from box

Pass 10 May 2011 90,450 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside reverse lamp lense damaged

slight play in both front track rods not detected on previous mot because off track rod end condition

transmission oil leak

Fail 7 May 2011 90,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside reverse lamp lense damaged

slight play in both front track rods not detected on previous mot because off track rod end condition

transmission oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 90,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside reverse lamp lense damaged

offside and nearside front seatbelts slow to retract

Pass 19 Mar 2010 71,236 miles

nearside and offside front steering rack track rods slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2009 55,465 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 55,459 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,315 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 48,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,222 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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GJ03 CFA is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GJ03 CFA, 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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GJ03 CFA is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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