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RN03 FGD

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

231,101 mi
Last recorded231,101 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 FGD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 231,101 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 231,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 222,969 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 222,965 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 214,004 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 213,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 204,468 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel tight

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 204,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear wheel tight

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 196,300 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 190,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 181,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded middle next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

coolant level low

Fail 20 Sep 2017 181,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded middle next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant level low

Pass 15 Sep 2016 169,942 miles

Nearside washer jet inop

Fail 15 Sep 2016 169,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside washer jet inop

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 160,700 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut in sidewall 2255017

oil leak

play in o/s steering arm

Fail 28 Sep 2015 160,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017 (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear tyre cut in sidewall 2255017

oil leak

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 3 Oct 2014 151,122 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 151,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 150,631 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 150,631 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 149,575 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 149,575 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 139,432 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 139,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 125,527 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 113,007 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 113,007 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 98,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 98,035 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 78,462 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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RN03 FGD is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 RN03 FGD, 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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RN03 FGD is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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