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RF03 TNJ

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,831 mi
Last recorded198,831 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 198,831 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

damage to bodywork

engine warning light on

nearside washer inop

play in nearside front anti rollbar drop link

Fail 2 Aug 2011 198,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

damage to bodywork

engine warning light on

nearside washer inop

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

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

play in nearside front anti rollbar drop link

Pass 4 Aug 2010 174,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2010 174,411 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

centre stop light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2009 150,969 miles

nearside hand brake cable rubbing on tyre

see checklist 44183

Fail 1 Aug 2009 150,969 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

nearside hand brake cable rubbing on tyre

see checklist 44183

Pass 23 Jul 2008 130,349 miles

see checklist 562067

Fail 15 Jul 2008 129,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

see checklist 562067

Fail 29 May 2007 111,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs lipped

o/s/r wheel arch area damaged

oil leak

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel rim

slight leak at front exhaust joint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 May 2007 111,638 miles

front brake discs lipped

o/s/r wheel arch area damaged

oil leak

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel rim

slight leak at front exhaust joint

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 May 2006 87,062 miles

damage to bodywork and light lenses

Fail 18 May 2006 87,059 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to bodywork

front number plate delaminating

oil leak

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 TNJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TNJ, 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 TNJ registered?

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

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