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RF03 OEM

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,847 mi
Last recorded148,847 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 148,847 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2022 148,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking piont (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 140,442 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both top mount has slight play

Fail 17 May 2021 140,440 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both top mount has slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2020 134,770 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow after turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 134,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust blow after turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 123,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 123,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 114,525 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play in steering rack (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 114,455 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Advanced deterioration on outer sidewall on N/S/R tyre

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play in steering rack (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,917 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 102,547 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 102,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,612 miles

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

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

o/s/r lamp lens damaged

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,276 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 106,557 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 94,179 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 94,179 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r fog lamp lens holed

Pass 19 May 2006 68,518 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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RF03 OEM is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RF03 OEM, 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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RF03 OEM is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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