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TH51 ALH

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

209,082 mi
Last recorded209,082 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTH51 ALH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 209,082 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2024 205,333 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 205,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 202,112 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 196,549 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 190,541 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 190,538 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight bind both front brakes

Pass 9 Dec 2020 186,640 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 186,639 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 183,116 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 183,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 177,075 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 177,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted fouling suspension (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted fouling suspension (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 168,976 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

some insecurity offside front abs sensor wiring

Fail 21 Jun 2017 168,949 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

engine mounting bracket not fully secure upper bolts missing, gearbox top mounting (6.1.D.1b)

some insecurity offside front abs sensor wiring

unable to test offside rear tyre and wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 17 Jun 2016 158,796 miles

Both front fog lamps do not work.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 158,796 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front fog lamps do not work.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 151,537 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jan 2014 141,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of test

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Wiper Does Not Park At Bottom Of Screen

Fail 3 Jan 2014 141,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of test

Nearside wiper split but still clears screen

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge but no cords exposed at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Wiper Does Not Park At Bottom Of Screen

Pass 22 Dec 2012 130,127 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 130,127 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 117,836 miles

centre brake light disconnected

slight distortion to o/s/f road wheel

Fail 22 Dec 2011 117,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

slight distortion to o/s/f road wheel

Pass 24 Dec 2010 106,830 miles

car tyres fitted to van

Fail 23 Dec 2010 106,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

car tyres fitted to van

Pass 15 Oct 2009 94,343 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 94,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 82,240 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 69,352 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 57,311 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2006 43,761 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 43,761 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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TH51 ALH is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 TH51 ALH, 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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TH51 ALH is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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