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ST03 VGV

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,368 mi
Last recorded141,368 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 VGV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 141,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 141,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting out rigger holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2019 140,408 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 140,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 138,028 miles

All 4 brake discs are corroded

Nearside Front brake hose security , PRS.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 May 2018 138,027 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All 4 brake discs are corroded

Bonnet secondary catch requires attention

Front and rear number plates require attention

Nearside Front brake hose security , PRS.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 133,344 miles

Hi-level stop light not working

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 20 May 2017 133,343 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Hi-level stop light not working

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 4 May 2017 133,340 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front headlamp aims faint (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

3rd brake lamp not working

front brake discs heavily corroded

nearside rear brake pipe started to corrod

offside front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

slight play/movement within steering (detected at wheel )

Pass 7 May 2016 125,235 miles

slight oil leak

hand brake performance could be improved

near side rear back plate corroded

off side rear back plate corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 113,996 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

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

rear brake dust covers corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 113,899 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

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

near side front hose req to be secured

rear brake dust covers corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,061 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2014 101,060 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,777 miles

Osr handbrake effort could be improved

Signs of previous fuel leakage

Fail 18 Apr 2013 89,663 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Signs of previous fuel leakage

Pass 21 Apr 2012 77,720 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 77,703 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,546 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 64,544 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 52,555 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 50,442 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jun 2008 50,442 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2007 40,330 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 88,768 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 88,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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ST03 VGV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ST03 VGV, 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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What year was ST03 VGV registered?

ST03 VGV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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The MOT history for ST03 VGV shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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