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VX03 VZJ

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,562 mi
Last recorded103,562 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 VZJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,562 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 103,597 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 93,957 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,335 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

centre stop light not working.

front brake discs look corroded.

handbrake cables look corroded.

nearside front tyre has small cut in inner sidewall.

nearside rear light lense damaged.

offside steering track rod end worn.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 69,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

centre stop light not working.

front brake discs look corroded.

handbrake cables look corroded.

nearside front tyre has small cut in inner sidewall.

nearside rear light lense damaged.

offside steering track rod end worn.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,706 miles

play in ns lower swivel

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,615 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,420 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 55,420 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 45,772 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,406 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,944 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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VX03 VZJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VX03 VZJ, 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 VX03 VZJ registered?

VX03 VZJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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