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HW03 AVG

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,437 mi
Last recorded159,437 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 AVG
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 159,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 3 to 4 mm

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 158,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 138,118 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 138,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively visibly has got hot/not binding and pads lower (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 121,422 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 121,317 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 104,159 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 103,725 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements also intermittent (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 89,317 miles

Middle exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Brake disc slight has corrosion

Slight play in both track arms

Pass 21 Apr 2021 78,398 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

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

Slight play in both track arms

Fail 20 Apr 2021 78,398 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pads getting low

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

Slight play in both track arms

Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,332 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 74,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,749 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 73,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,122 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 71,122 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,394 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 68,394 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 64,397 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)

all tyres slightly perished/cracking on side walls

inner rack ends have slight play

Fail 25 Feb 2016 64,275 miles

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

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)

all tyres slightly perished/cracking on side walls

inner rack ends have slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,845 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,694 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 56,694 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,651 miles

clutch pedal rubber incomplete.

Fail 14 Mar 2013 52,651 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

clutch pedal rubber incomplete.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 48,736 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 48,736 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,436 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 44,435 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,145 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Slight play at steering rack ends

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,563 miles

Rear No.plate backing coming away

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,414 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,115 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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HW03 AVG is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HW03 AVG, 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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HW03 AVG is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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