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RJ03 HRD

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

156,036 mi
Last recorded156,036 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 HRD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 156,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

glow plug light indicating a fault on dash

Fail 2 Oct 2019 156,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

glow plug light indicating a fault on dash

Pass 2 Nov 2018 153,156 miles

Central Rear high level stop lamp inoperative - unable to determine its function

Entrance/exit door 'door open' warning device inoperative. (light permanently lit)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone 'a' under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

glow plug warning lamp illuminated

Fail 26 Oct 2018 172,156 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit coolant system preheat wiring insecure and deteriorated (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded and has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear high level stop lamp inoperative - unable to determine its function

Coolant leak ()

Entrance/exit door 'door open' warning device inoperative. (light permanently lit)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front plate cracked/damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has evidence of being driven-on-flat, side wall both sides slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside zone 'a' under 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant bottle empty - topped up to begin test

front protection bars (bull bars) not fully secure. central mounting point not secure and nearside mounting point on chassis starting to split but not likely to fall off at time of test. benefit of doubt given

fuel flap insecure, came off hinge whilst opening to inspect fuel cap. flap placed on passenger front seat

glow plug warning lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Aug 2017 145,060 miles

Coolant leak level below min - topped up ()

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut deep enough to expose cords but is under the requirements of 2.5cm in length to fail

Vehicle fitted with front protection bars (bull bars) that appear secure but move with light pushing and/or pulling

Fail 21 Aug 2017 145,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Coolant leak level below min - topped up ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut deep enough to expose cords but is under the requirements of 2.5cm in length to fail

Vehicle fitted with front protection bars (bull bars) that appear secure but move with light pushing and/or pulling

Pass 22 Aug 2016 133,779 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 133,779 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded through (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp cover (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 128,190 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 128,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 121,549 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 115,048 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 115,048 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 105,116 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre wearing inner edges

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nearside rear tyre wearing both edges

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2012 105,116 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Both front and offside rear tyre wearing inner edges

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nearside rear tyre wearing both edges

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

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 91,432 miles

Engine under cover fitted

General oil leaks

Nearside front outer sill damaged

Nearside rear bumper and quater damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2011 91,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine under cover fitted

General oil leaks

Nearside front outer sill damaged

Nearside rear bumper and quater damaged

Offside antiroll ber drop link ball joint gaiters split

Pass 25 Feb 2010 79,944 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,722 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 68,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,241 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 59,241 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,483 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 47,483 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RJ03 HRD is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue 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 RJ03 HRD, 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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RJ03 HRD is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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