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PL03 OVJ

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,281 mi
Last recorded110,281 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 OVJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 110,281 miles

n/s/f track rod end slight play

Fail 15 Jan 2018 110,281 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f track rod end slight play

Fail 29 Dec 2017 110,281 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 106,515 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 102,874 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 98,809 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 98,809 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 94,479 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 94,477 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,505 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 89,947 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 83,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,880 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 81,241 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 81,235 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)

Both front tyres low tread JUST LEGAL

Rear brake discs are corroded

Rear brake pads are low

Rear nearside tyre has low tread JUST LEGAL

Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,318 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 70,392 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 56,701 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 56,701 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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PL03 OVJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PL03 OVJ, 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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PL03 OVJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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