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GL03 XMU

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,835 mi
Last recorded186,835 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 XMU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 186,835 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 186,827 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 172,163 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 171,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2018 157,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 154,526 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 146,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 134,994 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 134,994 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 122,730 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 122,723 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 110,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 110,323 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 88,752 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 88,746 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 72,598 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,122 miles

n/s/f stearing arm has slight play not exive.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 60,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f stearing arm has slight play not exive.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 104,627 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 45,271 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 32,428 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,428 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,850 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 23,860 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,860 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,175 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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GL03 XMU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GL03 XMU, 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 GL03 XMU registered?

GL03 XMU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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