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SC03 TZW

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,807 mi
Last recorded219,807 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 TZW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 219,807 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 219,745 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 213,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear suspension parts corroded

high level brake light not working

Fail 12 Oct 2017 213,681 miles

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

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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear suspension parts corroded

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Dec 2015 212,703 miles

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

front anti roll bar d bar bushes worn

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear shock absorber dented

Fail 4 Dec 2015 212,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front anti roll bar d bar bushes worn

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside rear shock absorber dented

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2015 212,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front anti roll bar d bar bushes worn

front brake discs poor

nearside parking brake poor

Pass 7 Nov 2014 207,614 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 207,469 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 186,847 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 186,096 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 165,764 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 149,673 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 129,035 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 112,750 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,696 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 85,537 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres have cuts on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 14 Jul 2007 65,119 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres have cuts on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords .

Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,023 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

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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SC03 TZW is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SC03 TZW, 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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SC03 TZW is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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