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RF03 DYV

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,296 mi
Last recorded122,296 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 DYV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 122,296 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Screw In Nearside Rear Tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2014 122,266 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Screw In Nearside Rear Tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2013 117,631 miles

slight play in end of steering rack

Fail 21 Nov 2013 117,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2012 113,040 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 113,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,688 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 104,650 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Considerable imbalance,front brakes.

Inside of front discs badly corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 97,361 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 97,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,264 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 86,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

1. front and rear brake discs becoming corroded. 2. slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 84,481 miles

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

slight play front track rods

Pass 20 Oct 2007 82,186 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 82,034 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 25 Sep 2006 58,575 miles

Nail in offside front 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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RF03 DYV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RF03 DYV, 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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What year was RF03 DYV registered?

RF03 DYV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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