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W28 TEC

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

205,934 mi
Last recorded205,934 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 TEC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 205,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks & heavy perishing throughout (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle main trailing arm bush surround corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear footbrake efficiency low

Fail 26 Feb 2026 205,933 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing Both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks & heavy perishing throughout (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle main trailing arm bush surround corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear footbrake efficiency low

Pass 27 Jan 2025 201,584 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 198,429 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 198,429 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 195,100 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 193,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 193,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 191,771 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH NEARSIDE FRONT + OFFSIDE FRONT JACKING POINTS

Pass 5 Feb 2020 188,930 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 183,992 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 179,087 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 179,087 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened MAIN CABLE SNAPPED (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 174,260 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 170,144 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 165,485 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 158,966 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 158,966 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 154,230 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 146,371 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 146,369 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 144,885 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 144,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 137,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 137,398 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 131,555 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 131,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

high level brake light inop

Pass 22 Apr 2008 121,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 121,578 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 106,744 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 106,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W28 TEC is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 W28 TEC, 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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W28 TEC is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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