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S9 VCL

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

199,530 mi
Last recorded199,530 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 VCL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 199,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 199,119 miles

Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment brake caliper (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components (6.1.6 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 190,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 190,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 190,011 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 188,119 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and slightly rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 188,059 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and slightly rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 186,068 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in upper mount

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 186,068 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight play in upper mount

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 184,206 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 184,176 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage missing (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 181,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside play in steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2017 181,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside play in steering rack

gearbox earth strap damaged needs replacing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 178,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 175,402 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front nearside tyre cut in sidewall

play and knock in steering rack

power steering pipes slightly rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2015 175,402 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front nearside tyre cut in sidewall

play and knock in steering rack

power steering pipes slightly rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2014 171,229 miles

play and knock in steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2013 166,392 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2013 166,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2012 163,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

cut in nearside rear tyre unable to see cords

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Fail 12 Mar 2012 163,913 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

cut in nearside rear tyre unable to see cords

front brake discs corroded

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 5 Apr 2011 161,114 miles

n/s steering rack end has lots of play

o/s headlaomp pattern poor

Fail 31 Mar 2011 161,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s steering rack end has lots of play

o/s headlaomp pattern poor

Pass 29 Jul 2008 146,601 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 146,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 119,063 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 119,063 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front pads scored brake discs rear pads low slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jul 2006 98,510 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 98,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 98,510 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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S9 VCL is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White 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 S9 VCL, 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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S9 VCL is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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