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SM03 XYJ

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,861 mi
Last recorded117,861 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 XYJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 117,861 miles

Coolant leak

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

Hand brake just passed at 16%

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

screen damaged zone A

Fail 14 Nov 2013 117,459 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Hand brake just passed at 16%

Head light aim not checked

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

screen damaged zone A

Pass 21 Dec 2012 104,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 104,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 90,309 miles

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

handbrake cable rusty

slight play in steering rack

slight run out on n/s/f brake

wipers not parking at the bottom all the time

Fail 17 Nov 2011 89,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

handbrake cable rusty

slight play in steering rack

slight run out on n/s/f brake

wipers not parking at the bottom all the time

Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,191 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 87,922 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

fanbelt needs replacing

Pass 4 Nov 2009 72,032 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 Oct 2009 71,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,866 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 54,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,326 miles

handbrake cable corrosion

play at steering wheel

steering unusually heavy

Pass 4 May 2006 35,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 XYJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM03 XYJ, 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 XYJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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