2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

1,384 MOT tests in 2024. 48.4% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time48.4%
Failed or needed repairs51.6%
Typical mileage at test152,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,384 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.8%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn9.6%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.2%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.3%
  5. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.1%
  7. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.8%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  9. Washers: not working4.3%
  10. Stop lamp: not working4.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics49.0%
  2. Brakes44.0%
  3. Suspension38.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)16.9%
  5. Body & chassis13.8%
  6. Steering13.5%
  7. Tyres7.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)14.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 48.4% of 2003 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,384 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).