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AJ03 VFD

2003 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

156,295 mi
Last recorded156,295 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 VFD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 156,295 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 156,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 145,112 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2018 145,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 138,384 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 138,365 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 124,737 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 114,521 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 98,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Dec 2014 98,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,249 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 91,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 82,166 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 82,166 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,884 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear inner wall cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2011 72,884 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear inner wall cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,162 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2010 67,142 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,438 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 47,996 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 47,949 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 38,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,339 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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AJ03 VFD is a 2003 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AJ03 VFD, 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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What year was AJ03 VFD registered?

AJ03 VFD is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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