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SM03 LFD

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,841 mi
Last recorded169,841 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 LFD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 169,841 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 166,015 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 166,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 160,447 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs pitted

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

rear discs pitted

Fail 27 Jun 2011 160,447 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak

front discs pitted

o/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

rear discs pitted

Pass 9 Jul 2010 151,353 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 151,332 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

coolant leak at radiator

engine managment light on

engine oil leaks

oil leak at gearbox( nearside inner drive shaft gaiter defective)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 136,093 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 120,849 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 104,537 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit 1.6mm

Pass 24 Apr 2006 86,565 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 86,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

this vechicle dangerous to drive in this condition track rod end joints very near to complete failure

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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SM03 LFD is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM03 LFD, 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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SM03 LFD is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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