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RJ03 SPV

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,259 mi
Last recorded83,259 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 83,259 miles

EML Light ON

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,499 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 82,499 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 78,127 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,127 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,090 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 74,090 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 67,159 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 67,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,857 miles

exhaust rusty

steering rack worn

f/o/s tyre cut in iner side wall

Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,880 miles

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

f/o/s tyre low on tread

front discs badly worn and pads appear 70 % worn

rear discs worn

spare tyre is flat

wipers poor

Fail 15 Oct 2008 50,879 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

f/o/s tyre low on tread

front discs badly worn and pads appear 70 % worn

rear discs worn

spare tyre is flat

wipers poor

Pass 4 Oct 2007 44,086 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

Fail 4 Oct 2007 44,086 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

Pass 4 Sep 2006 37,119 miles

both front and rear brake discs noted worn

slight wear noted on both front top strut mounts

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 SPV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SPV, 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 SPV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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