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SJ03 UTR

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,144 mi
Last recorded178,144 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 UTR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 178,144 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 177,883 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 177,590 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 173,617 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2016 173,617 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Nov 2016 173,617 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2015 169,211 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 169,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 162,401 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 156,248 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 40,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,621 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 144,702 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 130,125 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 115,880 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 94,900 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 75,216 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,938 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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SJ03 UTR is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ03 UTR, 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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What year was SJ03 UTR registered?

SJ03 UTR is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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