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W4 PLS

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,221 mi
Last recorded146,221 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 PLS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 146,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 146,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 145,359 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 142,761 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 139,611 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 139,611 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 137,388 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 133,778 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 130,828 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 130,822 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 127,955 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 126,101 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 126,096 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 120,527 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 120,527 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 112,627 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 102,539 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 96,504 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 17 Nov 2012 88,726 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 78,647 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 69,163 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 61,685 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 53,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,397 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

slight play in both rack ends †

Fail 27 Nov 2006 36,141 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight play in both rear steering rack ends

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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W4 PLS is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 W4 PLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W4 PLS registered?

W4 PLS is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is W4 PLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 PLS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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