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H13 VAN

2003 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

135,041 mi
Last recorded135,041 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 VAN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 135,041 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

towbar corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2025 135,024 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

towbar corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2025 134,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

towbar corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 133,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 129,833 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2023 129,833 miles

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2022 126,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 126,001 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 122,986 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 14 Jul 2021 122,927 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both suspension trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Jul 2020 121,033 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 117,544 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 114,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 110,569 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,491 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 106,491 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,280 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,146 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,052 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 92,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,770 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 86,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,097 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 70,329 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 59,846 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,912 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 33,180 miles

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

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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H13 VAN is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Black with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H13 VAN, 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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H13 VAN is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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