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SG03 TPX

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,895 mi
Last recorded190,895 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 TPX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 190,895 miles

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

Nearside Front subframe stabiliser arm bracket corroded.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut turret corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rears. (1.2.1 (c))

all rear suspension units corroded.

both rear springs incorrectly located.bottoms

coolant level low.

Fail 12 Sep 2023 190,730 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step/jacking point out rigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure rubbing on rear wheel. (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step/jacking point out rigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front subframe stabiliser arm bracket corroded.

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut turret corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section above fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rears. (1.2.1 (c))

all rear suspension units corroded.

both rear springs incorrectly located.bottoms

coolant level low.

Fail 7 Jul 2023 189,583 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting point (rear of sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 183,250 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 183,189 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high no pattern and high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nut not tight and thread cut into (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear binding

Offside Rear binding

Pass 28 May 2021 176,831 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 176,695 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 168,401 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 168,227 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 159,974 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

secondary bonnet catch stiff

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine, just passes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 159,973 miles

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

Offside Front Body component insecure outer trim loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine, just passes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 12 Apr 2018 151,747 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wiper slight tear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak back of engine ()

Rear service brake efficiency low, suggest having the brakes serviced

hazard switch sticky, suggest having this checked

secondary bonnet catch not working as should, suggest having this repaired

Fail 9 Apr 2018 151,744 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp valve to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wiper slight tear

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak back of engine ()

Rear service brake efficiency low, suggest having the brakes serviced

hazard switch sticky, suggest having this checked

secondary bonnet catch not working as should, suggest having this repaired

Pass 17 Jan 2017 144,787 miles

Central Front Lower Coolant leak radiator lower ()

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective mount attached to sub frame worn bush ()

Central Front Lower fuel tank strap missing 1 of 2

Central Rear Upper Oil leak rear of engine area ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill at jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre badly perished 195/60 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded main line pipes to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper high level brake light inop

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill at jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 144,787 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Lower Coolant leak radiator lower ()

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective mount attached to sub frame worn bush ()

Central Front Lower fuel tank strap missing 1 of 2

Central Rear Upper Oil leak rear of engine area ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill at jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre badly perished 195/60 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded main line pipes to brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper high level brake light inop

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill at jacking point holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 135,771 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 135,771 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 128,456 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 128,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake valve locking device missing (3.6.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2014 121,364 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 121,259 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 114,426 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 106,007 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 106,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 96,736 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 91,130 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,154 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,597 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 61,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,976 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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SG03 TPX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 SG03 TPX, 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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SG03 TPX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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