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PF03 VKH

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,958 mi
Last recorded131,958 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 VKH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 131,958 miles

Offside Front seat base worn

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 131,956 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 122,881 miles

Front brake discs scored and corroded

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

Oil leak ()

windscreen scratched from use of a defective wiper blade

Fail 4 Jul 2017 122,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front brake discs scored and corroded

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

Oil leak ()

windscreen scratched from use of a defective wiper blade

Pass 13 Jun 2016 117,094 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2016 117,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2015 102,184 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 103,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,194 miles

Coil springs complete

Hazard switch and indicator stalk/light switch worn

Nearside front tyre edges worn and wearing close to legal limit

Nearside outer sill damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen scratched

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2014 96,192 miles

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

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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coil springs complete

Hazard switch and indicator stalk/light switch worn

Nearside front tyre edges worn and wearing close to legal limit

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Offside and nearside front suspension arm bushes worn

Offside and nearside front suspension top mounts worn

Oil leak

Windscreen scratched

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,841 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake service

front brakes are slightly binding

Fail 5 Jun 2013 87,839 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake service

front brakes are slightly binding

Pass 14 May 2012 83,617 miles

advise slight play in near side front steering rack end

Fail 27 Apr 2012 83,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise slight play in near side front steering rack end

Pass 13 Apr 2011 75,908 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 75,851 miles

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)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some damage too nearside side door

Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,650 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 62,650 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,992 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 34,460 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 23,172 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,172 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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PF03 VKH is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PF03 VKH, 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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PF03 VKH is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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