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SK03 VUP

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,974 mi
Last recorded102,974 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 VUP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,974 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 102,974 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,560 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,505 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,419 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 82,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,561 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,407 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL BADLY SPLITTING

Fail 16 Mar 2012 78,407 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL BADLY SPLITTING

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,469 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 74,461 miles

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

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

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

both rear disces corroded

n/s/fdisce corroded pitted

o/s/f disce corroded pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 70,098 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 70,097 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 60,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,166 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 48,166 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,144 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre nearing limit.

Fail 21 Mar 2007 38,143 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre nearing limit.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,404 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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SK03 VUP is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue 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 SK03 VUP, 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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SK03 VUP is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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