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J900 MLP

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,324 mi
Last recorded209,324 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 MLP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 209,324 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 208,987 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 208,139 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 208,132 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 206,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 205,228 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 205,227 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 202,955 miles

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

Front coil springs starting to corrode at the base

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 201,718 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at base

front coil springs corroded at base

oil leaks engine area

Fail 5 Feb 2020 201,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear coil spring corroded at base

front coil springs corroded at base

oil leaks engine area

Pass 11 Feb 2019 198,877 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (unable to see brake pads) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 198,840 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (unable to see brake pads) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2018 195,901 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 188,644 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2017 188,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2016 183,412 miles

dampness around o/s/f shocker

Fail 2 Jul 2016 183,395 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

dampness around o/s/f shocker

Pass 12 Jul 2015 181,320 miles

both outersills damaged

offside front shock absorber damp

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 20 Jul 2014 176,773 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2014 176,773 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 172,895 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 170,533 miles

center stop light inop

damage to offside front outer sill

engine oil leaks

unable to view front and rear brakes fully

Fail 2 Aug 2012 170,516 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

center stop light inop

damage to offside front outer sill

dampness around nearside front shock absorber

engine oil leaks

unable to view front and rear brakes fully

Pass 29 Nov 2010 163,484 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 163,467 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 25 Nov 2009 158,141 miles

front tyres worn 2mm.

o/s/f inner c/v boot leaking grease.

oil leaks around engine area.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 158,115 miles

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

front tyres worn 2mm.

o/s/f inner c/v boot leaking grease.

oil leaks around engine area.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 153,315 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 153,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 143,212 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 111,212 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 110,360 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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J900 MLP is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J900 MLP, 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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J900 MLP is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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