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RA03 VZR

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,809 mi
Last recorded165,809 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 VZR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 165,809 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 165,148 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 164,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 164,649 miles

All brake discs are corroded

Low effort at rear brakes

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from nearside gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 164,645 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Link is missing (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs are corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Low effort at rear brakes

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from nearside gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 162,181 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2017 162,181 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 160,182 miles

water leak front of engine

Centre stop light not working

engine oil leaks

engine rocking badly not helping gear change

Fail 19 Sep 2016 160,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted not twisted how it should be (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever insecure cable not secure running near rear wheel (3.1.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

engine mounting missing bolt missing from gearbox mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre stop light not working

engine oil leaks

engine rocking badly not helping gear change

water leak front of engine

Pass 11 Sep 2015 156,526 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 153,159 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 153,159 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 143,832 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 143,832 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 128,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

offside headlamp steamed up

rear brakes imbalanced

Fail 26 Sep 2012 128,201 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked

offside headlamp steamed up

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 8 Oct 2010 97,327 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,180 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,763 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 66,613 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 55,323 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,977 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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RA03 VZR is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VZR, 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 VZR is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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