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VX03 XSY

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,947 mi
Last recorded163,947 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 XSY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 163,947 miles

Both dip images are poor.

Both front jacking points are corroded.

Coil spring corroded Both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Foglamp is not working.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 159,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Foglamp is not working.

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 156,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

both front outriggers corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

o/s/f top mount has slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2022 155,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper top mount has slight movement

front outriggers corroded/holed

Pass 5 Oct 2021 154,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front outriggers corroded/holed

Fail 4 Oct 2021 154,285 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front outriggers corroded/holed

Pass 10 Oct 2020 151,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

front outriggers corroded/holed

Fail 9 Oct 2020 151,780 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

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

front outriggers corroded/holed

Pass 5 Apr 2019 147,639 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 147,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 143,721 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 139,959 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 139,959 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 136,131 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 136,113 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 130,037 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 130,037 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 125,688 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 116,220 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 105,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 105,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 95,729 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 95,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 86,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,252 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 58,860 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,322 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,688 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 XSY 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 VX03 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

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

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