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GU03 XHW

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,264 mi
Last recorded111,264 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 XHW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 111,264 miles

Both headlamp images poor (Borderline Pass)

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil temp bypassed ROTI device cant reach from battery to dipstick

Fail 19 Feb 2024 111,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Both headlamp images poor (Borderline Pass)

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp damaged

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil temp bypassed ROTI device cant reach from battery to dipstick

Pass 22 Feb 2023 97,760 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil temp bypassed roti device wont reach from battery to dipstick

Pass 11 Jan 2022 86,669 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 86,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,003 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,921 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,856 miles

Front tyre's perishing on walls

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS + OS / perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,404 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 68,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,935 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,834 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 56,834 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Mar 2014 53,477 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,640 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 49,640 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,520 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,152 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Fail 11 Mar 2011 40,152 miles

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

both front tyre treads wearing low

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,861 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,527 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 30,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 20,584 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)

suspect front brake pads wearing low?

unable to see rear brake pads fully?

Pass 10 Mar 2006 15,536 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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GU03 XHW 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 69.2%.

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 GU03 XHW, 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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GU03 XHW is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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