Renault Trafic MOT Results

Registered in 2003
45.8% pass rate
from 2,275 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2003 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Renault Trafic is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Suspension (32% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 11% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 9.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 4.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (190% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.97% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (91% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (37% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Springs
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs (85% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring (87% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Torsion bars
        • 0.044% fail on Torsion bar
      • 0.044% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.0% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.53% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.88% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.088% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.18% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Axles
      • 0.13% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 25% fail on Brakes (29% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 18% fail on Brake performance (43% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (85% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 6.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (26% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (32% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Service brake performance
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 4.7% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 6.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (110% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (85% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (89% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums (93% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake discs (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (190% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.18% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 5.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.97% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.044% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.79% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.40% fail on Lever
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.088% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.044% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Valves
      • 0.088% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.088% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.088% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.044% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.044% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.044% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.044% fail on Servos
  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 6.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (49% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.53% fail on Dipswitch (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.088% fail on Headlamp levelling device (86% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.0% fail on Hazard warning (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 4.0% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn
      • 0.22% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.044% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (67% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (67% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.79% fail on Individual direction indicators (68% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.31% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.044% fail on Switch
    • 0.62% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.48% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.044% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.044% fail on Switch
    • 0.088% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.088% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Visibility (44% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 11% fail on Washers (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.53% fail on View to rear
      • 0.53% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.44% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.44% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.044% fail on Driver's view
  • 13% fail on Steering (86% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 12% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 11% fail on Track rod end (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.088% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.044% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
        • 0.044% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.044% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.84% fail on Steering gear (45% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Steering rack (48% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.088% fail on Operation
    • 0.53% fail on Steering wheel (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.44% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.088% fail on Pump
      • 0.044% fail on Rams
      • 0.044% fail on Other components
    • 0.31% fail on Steering play
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.088% fail on Steering column
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (17% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Transmission
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.8% fail on Joints
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts (68% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.26% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Chassis
      • 2.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (29% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.66% fail on Tank (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.13% fail on Pipe
      • 0.044% fail on Hose
    • 0.75% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.75% fail on Doors
      • 0.35% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.35% fail on Door condition
      • 0.26% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.26% fail on Door condition
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.53% fail on Engine mounting (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Engine mounting condition (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.088% fail on Bracket
    • 0.48% fail on Body
      • 0.26% fail on Panel
      • 0.26% fail on Other body component
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.26% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.044% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Towbar
      • 0.13% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.13% fail on Load security
      • 0.088% fail on Loading door
      • 0.044% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.088% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.044% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.044% fail on Carrier
    • 0.044% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.044% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.044% fail on Cabs
      • 0.044% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.044% fail on Undertray
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.57% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.97% fail on Seat belts (71% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Requirements
      • 0.088% fail on Prescribed areas (96% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Airbags
      • 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (32% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition (35% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (41% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.088% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.044% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.044% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.53% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.22% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.88% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 0.044% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.044% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.044% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.044% fail on Anchorages