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A7 VAN

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,700 mi
Last recorded146,700 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VAN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 146,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges / cracking - 215-65-16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 30 Dec 2025 146,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges / cracking - 215-65-16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 9 Jul 2024 144,428 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 143,529 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 143,499 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Nearside & Offside (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 141,426 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 141,388 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 139,868 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively / nearside front / insecure / (1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 139,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively / nearside front / insecure / (1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 136,366 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 136,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as chalked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 134,950 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 123,546 miles

Front tyre's wearing low on edges

Fail 9 Nov 2017 123,536 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened NS + OS (3.5.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp NS + OS (1.1.A.3f)

Front tyre's wearing low on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2016 119,376 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 113,375 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 113,371 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance NS + OS bulbs too dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 109,608 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 101,118 miles

Park brake cables slightly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 101,118 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Park brake cables slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 96,738 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 96,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

park brake cable slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,490 miles

Airbag light on

Hand brake cable slightly detiorated

Fail 16 Aug 2011 92,490 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Airbag light on

Hand brake cable slightly detiorated

Fail 7 May 2010 89,226 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on tread.

front brake pads getting low and discs badly worn.

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 May 2010 89,226 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread.

front brake pads getting low and discs badly worn.

windscreen chipped

Fail 29 Mar 2010 88,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Handbrake cables slightly detiorated

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,036 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 80,036 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

crack in nearside rear lens.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 65,088 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,605 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 55,601 miles

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

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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A7 VAN is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 A7 VAN, 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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A7 VAN is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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