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WJ03 UNE

2003 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

162,885 mi
Last recorded162,885 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 UNE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 162,885 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage rack and pinion (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 162,885 miles

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage rack and pinion (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 162,773 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 158,710 miles

Offside Rear bush in offside bottom arm seperateing but secure

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 158,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking power steering leak (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bush in offside bottom arm seperateing but secure

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 155,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 155,341 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 May 2019 148,949 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 148,949 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 145,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 May 2018 145,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2017 142,794 miles

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

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

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

different ratio tyres on back

Pass 25 Apr 2016 136,955 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 136,955 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 May 2015 131,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

different ratio tyres on front

Pass 20 May 2015 131,481 miles

different ratio tyres on front

Pass 3 Jun 2014 124,787 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 124,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 115,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

light markings on windscreen and stone chips

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

offside from seat belt retacting mechanism slow

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2013 115,510 miles

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

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

light markings on windscreen and stone chips

nearside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

offside from seat belt retacting mechanism slow

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2012 106,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 95,842 miles

o/s rear bumper damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2011 95,842 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear bumper damaged

Pass 20 May 2010 92,631 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 84,102 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 84,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2008 73,819 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 54,580 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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WJ03 UNE is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 WJ03 UNE, 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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WJ03 UNE is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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