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PN03 SHV

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

131,096 mi
Last recorded131,096 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 SHV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 131,096 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 131,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 130,010 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 130,004 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 128,212 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 125,474 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,120 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 115,801 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 115,764 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 113,343 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Mount Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak From Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Converted For Disability Use ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 113,013 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 111,749 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 107,764 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,115 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 97,081 miles

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 97,373 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 97,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 78,210 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,035 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 67,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 55,024 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 54,957 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,306 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,911 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,820 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,314 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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PN03 SHV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PN03 SHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN03 SHV registered?

PN03 SHV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is PN03 SHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN03 SHV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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