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RA52 NLC

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

178,872 mi
Last recorded178,872 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 NLC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 178,872 miles

handbrake needs adjusting soon

Pass 2 Jun 2017 171,391 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 171,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working and center (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 166,095 miles

both sides steering rack worn

front screen damaged

Fail 28 Dec 2016 166,090 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

both sides steering rack worn

front screen damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2015 144,994 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

N/s inner rack joint worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight crack at bottom of windscreen

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 144,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre stop lamp not working

N/s inner rack joint worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight crack at bottom of windscreen

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 144,500 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight crack at bottom of windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2014 144,500 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Slight crack at bottom of windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2013 143,944 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 143,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 135,133 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 19 Oct 2012 135,133 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Oct 2011 127,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear lamps plastic covers broken (sharp edge)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 127,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear lamps plastic covers broken (sharp edge)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 121,506 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 121,506 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 116,307 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

damage to bodywork

play in steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2009 116,307 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

damage to bodywork

play in steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2008 111,391 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 111,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 103,249 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 70,018 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 69,955 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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RA52 NLC is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 RA52 NLC, 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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RA52 NLC is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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