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WD03 HLF

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,757 mi
Last recorded163,757 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 HLF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2024 163,757 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit See Emissions Sheet (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (onto swing arms) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber Worn/Split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Drivers Seat Foam Base Worn/Collapsed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps Deteriorated with Poor Beam Images (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Lower Mirror Glass Missing

Nearside Rear Body Panel has Corrosion Hole

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Sun Visor Clip Broken

Offside Rear Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Rear Fog Lamp Lens Missing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 158,936 miles

Washer Bottle Leaking

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both Rear Lamp Units Outer Lenses Missing

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber Worn/Split (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sun Visor Clip Missing

Nearside Rear Body Panel has Corrosion Hole

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in Tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush Frayed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Fog Lamp Lens Missing (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Play Felt in Steering Rack at Both Road Wheels

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 158,931 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative Pump Drive Belt Missing (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both Rear Lamp Units Outer Lenses Missing

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber Worn/Split (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sun Visor Clip Missing

Nearside Rear Body Panel has Corrosion Hole

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail in Tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Bush Frayed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Fog Lamp Lens Missing (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play Felt in Steering Rack at Both Road Wheels

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Washer Bottle Leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2022 154,875 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 154,832 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 146,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 146,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank strap broken

Pass 29 Oct 2019 142,236 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 142,236 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 137,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorating

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

Rear handbrake cables in poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2018 137,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorating

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

Rear handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2017 132,535 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r shocks slight misting of oil

play in inner rack joints

rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Fail 22 Sep 2017 132,519 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 21 Sep 2017 132,519 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Aug 2016 125,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s lower door mirror missing

oil leak

steering rack inner ball joints have slight wear

Fail 5 Aug 2016 125,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s lower door mirror missing

oil leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

clutch pedal rubber missing

steering rack inner ball joints have slight wear

Pass 5 Aug 2015 120,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

lower engine stabilizer bush broken

n/s door mirror lower mirror missing

n/s/r tyre has 3 nails in tread

power steering poor on idle

service light on

Fail 4 Aug 2015 120,067 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

lower engine stabilizer bush broken

n/s door mirror lower mirror missing

n/s/r tyre has 3 nails in tread

power steering poor on idle

service light on

Pass 21 Jul 2014 113,657 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

lower engine stabilizer bush defective

rear reg plate loose

Fail 21 Jul 2014 113,657 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

lower engine stabilizer bush defective

rear reg plate loose

Pass 19 Apr 2013 107,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Apr 2013 107,157 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,437 miles

front brake imbalance 23%

Coolant leak

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

washer provide just a sufficient enough fluid on screen

windscreen wsher bottle leaking

Fail 19 Mar 2012 104,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 Dec 2010 100,599 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 100,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 87,496 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 87,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 70,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 70,977 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,464 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 41,602 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WD03 HLF is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WD03 HLF, 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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WD03 HLF is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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