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SY03 DCF

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,497 mi
Last recorded170,497 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 DCF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 170,497 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER CARRIAGE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 170,471 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 159,604 miles

EMISSIONS TEST PASSED HOWEVER CLOSE TO MANUFACTURERS PLATE LIMIT 1.7L/M

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT VERTICAL MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated CABLE TIED TO STRUT MOUNT AS TAB APPEARS TO BE MISSING, HOWEVER REMAINS SECURE THROUGHOUT LOCK TO LOCK STEERING CHECK (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT REAR OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 154,994 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 152,230 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 137,338 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 129,687 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 114,098 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,670 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,417 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,194 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 44,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 44,700 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 41,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2015 41,408 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 37,982 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 37,977 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,066 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 34,063 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 31,371 miles

Both front brake discs have corrosion on inside faces,causing a slight imbalance, offside is also dragging slightly.

Pass 29 Apr 2011 29,185 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 29,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2010 23,875 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 23,358 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,996 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 19,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,849 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 7,533 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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SY03 DCF is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY03 DCF, 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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SY03 DCF is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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