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RA03 VWL

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,388 mi
Last recorded175,388 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 VWL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 175,388 miles

Advise Airbag light on.

Advise Front disc pads look to be low and should be checked with the wheels off.

Advise O/S/R Brake backplate corroded.

Advise Rear number plate light is slightly dim.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/R Brake pipe to flexy.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 175,386 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise Airbag light on.

Advise Front disc pads look to be low and should be checked with the wheels off.

Advise O/S/R Brake backplate corroded.

Advise Rear number plate light is slightly dim.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/R Brake pipe to flexy.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 161,510 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 144,897 miles

Advise items have been removed from windscreen for M.O.T purposes only.

Advise slight play in N/S/F Steering rack.

Fail 12 Nov 2010 144,894 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)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Advise slight play in N/S/F Steering rack.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 122,708 miles

Advise N/S/F Lower ball joint is just acceptable.

Advise N/S/F Track rod end is just acceptable.

Advise cut in N/S/F Tyre but is not showing ply-chords.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 122,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise N/S/F Lower ball joint is just acceptable.

Advise N/S/F Track rod end is just acceptable.

Advise cut in N/S/F Tyre but is not showing ply-chords.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 96,362 miles

advise slight damp around steering pipe

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2007 88,860 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 79,578 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RA03 VWL is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RA03 VWL, 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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RA03 VWL is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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