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SB03 TOW

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

242,100 mi
Last recorded242,100 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 TOW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 242,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside front jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2023 237,455 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 221,713 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 203,834 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 183,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 183,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 175,596 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 173,582 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 167,449 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 167,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 164,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 157,859 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 147,741 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 138,200 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 138,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 125,578 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 110,287 miles

end float/play, detected in o/s and n/s track rod, inner joints.

service front brakes, n/s weaker.

Fail 13 Feb 2009 95,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

service front brakes, slight judder and imbalance.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 95,314 miles

service front brakes, slight judder and imbalance.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 68,393 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 68,282 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 48,669 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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SB03 TOW is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB03 TOW, 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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SB03 TOW is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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