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SH03 ZMX

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

137,195 mi
Last recorded137,195 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 ZMX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 137,195 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear lens crac ked

Fail 25 Oct 2017 137,193 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear lens crac ked

Pass 10 Jun 2016 127,492 miles

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

both headlamps temporary repair

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 127,492 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

both headlamps temporary repair

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 120,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sills damaged

offside rear lens broken

van damaged at front temp repairs on headlamps

Fail 10 Jun 2015 120,008 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sills damaged

offside rear lens broken

van damaged at front temp repairs on headlamps

Pass 9 May 2014 116,451 miles

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

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

van damaged at front temp repair on headlamps

Fail 7 May 2014 116,497 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

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

Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

van damaged at front temp repair on headlamps

Pass 3 Oct 2011 109,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper is damaged and has a temporary repair

offside rear parking brake application is low

Pass 2 Sep 2010 104,911 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wing damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2010 104,902 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2009 95,231 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 95,231 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 89,571 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 89,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2007 63,050 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 62,495 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2006 44,654 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 44,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SH03 ZMX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SH03 ZMX, 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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SH03 ZMX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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