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AD03 HLV

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,187 mi
Last recorded138,187 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HLV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 138,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 138,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 133,293 miles

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))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 133,268 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 126,062 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 126,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 120,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 115,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 110,650 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 110,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 106,951 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 106,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 100,277 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 100,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 93,420 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 93,387 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2017 86,273 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)

Fail 23 May 2017 86,121 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jets need adjusting or repair (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)

Pass 28 May 2016 78,048 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod has sight play.

Nearside Front tyre has cuts and getting low.

Offside Front tyre has cuts in side wall and bold on edges.

oil leak.

Fail 21 May 2016 77,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front track rod has sight play.

Nearside Front tyre has cuts and getting low.

Offside Front tyre has cuts in side wall and bold on edges.

oil leak.

Pass 23 May 2015 69,327 miles

Oil leak

Wipers smearing

Pass 21 May 2014 59,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,599 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter slight oil leak.

Pass 28 May 2012 51,520 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 48,402 miles

Nearside front and offside front inner steering tie rods slight free play.wear.

Fail 26 May 2011 48,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front and offside front inner steering tie rods slight free play.wear.

Pass 24 May 2010 45,285 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,955 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 41,820 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,546 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,067 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 32,067 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 24,967 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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AD03 HLV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AD03 HLV, 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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AD03 HLV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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