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HG03 FZK

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,567 mi
Last recorded217,567 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 FZK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 217,567 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 209,941 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

advise parking brake only just met its limit advise service the brakes

Pass 11 Dec 2023 201,442 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

head light glasses are misty

Pass 8 Dec 2022 193,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 185,570 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 177,557 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 166,886 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 164,949 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 164,921 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 54,762 miles

Both rear brake disc,s in poor condition due to corrosion and wear

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) well below service standard ()

Offside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2017 162,392 miles

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Both rear brake disc,s in poor condition due to corrosion and wear

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) well below service standard ()

Offside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2016 160,115 miles

offside front tyre worn

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2016 160,115 miles

offside front tyre worn

rear brake discs deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 157,996 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 154,920 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2014 154,920 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 May 2013 149,660 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 149,644 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 142,915 miles

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

all four brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 9 May 2012 142,899 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

all four brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 142,469 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 142,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 123,216 miles

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front discs worn

front pads low

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2009 122,886 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

front discs worn

front pads low

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2008 95,477 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 95,477 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 72,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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HG03 FZK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG03 FZK, 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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HG03 FZK is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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