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GR03 BUA

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

160,033 mi
Last recorded160,033 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 BUA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 160,033 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front inner track/tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

Engine has oil leaks

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap is fitted, but is maintaining the sealing arrangement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 160,033 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated and insecure (6.3.1d)

Ball joint has slight play both front inner track/tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant/anti-freeze reservoir is empty

Engine has oil leaks

Engine oil level is below minimum

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap is fitted, but is maintaining the sealing arrangement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 159,031 miles

No coolant in header tank

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 159,031 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

No coolant in header tank

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2015 151,913 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 151,913 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 139,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2014 139,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 129,376 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 129,376 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 118,250 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

Fail 9 Jul 2012 118,250 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

Pass 12 Jul 2011 107,690 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 107,690 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 93,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2010 93,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 86,004 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 86,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 77,520 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 77,520 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 69,032 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 52,766 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect rear brake pad condition.

wheel trims fitted,unable to fully inspect wheel fixings.

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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GR03 BUA is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GR03 BUA, 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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GR03 BUA is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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