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AD03 VLX

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

149,568 mi
Last recorded149,568 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VLX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 149,568 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 149,315 miles

general corrosion of underbody general repairs

Fail 11 Jun 2024 149,293 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position catch (6.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected axle,tube/bar in axle beam broken (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre fitted with inside on outside

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres, load rate not high enough for axle weight as per manufacturer's plate

non standard wheels and tyres fitted

Pass 11 May 2023 147,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear top coil spring mounts corroded

slight play in o/s and n/s rack ends

Pass 4 May 2022 144,577 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 4 May 2022 144,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 7 May 2021 143,384 miles

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

rear spring top mount rusty

surface rust on rear beam /brake back plates

Fail 6 May 2021 143,379 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear spring top mount rusty

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

surface rust on rear beam /brake back plates

Fail 15 Apr 2021 142,370 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside 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 component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger /jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 139,674 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack ends

Fail 25 Oct 2018 139,669 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

play in steering rack ends

Pass 18 Oct 2017 132,883 miles

Ball joint has slight play nearside steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.3.2d)

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2017 132,824 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Ball joint has slight play nearside steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.3.2d)

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 126,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense missing (1.3.2d)

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2016 126,431 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lense missing (1.3.2d)

high level brake light not working

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 118,589 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2015 118,585 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,029 miles

fog lamp lens broken- not showing white light at time of test

offside front outrigger corroded

offside rear outer lens broken- not sharp at time of test

parking brake 1st cable corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2014 113,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

fog lamp lens broken- not showing white light at time of test

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front outrigger corroded

offside rear outer lens broken- not sharp at time of test

parking brake 1st cable corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 107,999 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2013 107,937 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2013 106,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 101,035 miles

Offside rear lamp noted to be cracked.

Pin hole noted in offside outer CV boot.

Slight play noted in offside steering rack end.

Wipers noted to only just clearing windscreen.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 100,907 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear lamp noted to be cracked.

Pin hole noted in offside outer CV boot.

Slight play noted in offside steering rack end.

Wipers noted to only just clearing windscreen.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 93,548 miles

Front brake discs are noted to be worn.

Front number plate is cracked.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear lamp cover is cracked.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 93,372 miles

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

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

Front brake discs are noted to be worn.

Front number plate is cracked.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front side light is dull.

Offside rear lamp cover is cracked.

Pass 6 Mar 2010 88,969 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 69,805 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,934 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 42,125 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,800 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 29,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 VLX 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 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 AD03 VLX, 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 VLX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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