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SM03 RBF

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,884 mi
Last recorded131,884 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 131,884 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 127,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 121,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 117,481 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,148 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fornt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Front brake efforts imbalanced & fluctuating

Offside front seat belt requires some assistance to retract

Oil leaks noted

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Aug 2015 110,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Front brake efforts imbalanced & fluctuating

Offside front seat belt requires some assistance to retract

Oil leaks noted

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Aug 2014 105,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 101,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre sidewall pershing

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

washers partley blocked

wiper blades split but still clear screen

Fail 24 Aug 2013 101,405 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre sidewall pershing

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

washers partley blocked

wiper blades split but still clear screen

Pass 24 Aug 2012 97,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 97,022 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 91,289 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,745 miles

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

Oil leak

slight movement in n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 21 Aug 2009 79,264 miles

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

O/s/f fog lense smashed.

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

Oil leak

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

Slight corrosion to power steering pipe.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,264 miles

O/s/f fog lense smashed.

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to power steering pipe.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 73,078 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall but not through to the cords

no markings as recommended on the front & rear registration plates

offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

slight play in nearside front track rod end

slight play in offside front suspension link rod

Fail 25 Aug 2007 67,235 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 67,235 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 63,187 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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SM03 RBF is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RBF, 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 RBF is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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