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SO03 DLF

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,902 mi
Last recorded144,902 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 DLF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 144,902 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front outriggers starting to corrode

Fail 3 Nov 2017 144,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

both front outriggers starting to corrode

Pass 5 Nov 2016 136,280 miles

Nearside Front body sill damaged

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 136,280 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front body sill damaged

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 128,601 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

smell of diesel but no visable signs of leakage

Pass 28 Oct 2014 123,028 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 117,278 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rad leaking coolant

Fail 7 Nov 2013 117,278 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rad leaking coolant

Pass 14 Aug 2012 115,281 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 105,232 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 105,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 98,550 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 98,548 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fan Belt Burst

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 95,379 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 95,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

under bonnet reservoir insecure

undertray insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2008 79,384 miles

drivers mirror damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2008 79,300 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers mirror damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,936 miles

both top strut mounts slightly stiff

Fail 19 Apr 2007 57,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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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SO03 DLF is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SO03 DLF, 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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SO03 DLF is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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