2003 Renault Trafic 1.9L Diesel · NT03 AEJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the clean result of its final recorded MOT. The most recent test conducted in February 2022 at 132,310 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle met minimum safety standards at that time. While the history shows instances of failure, the subsequent passes without advisories suggest that any identified faults were addressed immediately rather than allowing a trend of neglect to develop. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,753 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between January 2021 at 121,472 miles and the February 2022 test at 132,310 miles, representing over 10,000 miles covered in thirteen months. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has spent long periods stationary, which can often lead to the drying of rubber components, potential seizing of brake calipers, and the degradation of fluids despite the low odometer. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans, as older way Trafics are prone to hidden corrosion that may not always trigger an immediate MOT failure. Given the low mileage, check the condition of the way bushes and tyre sidewalls for cracking or dry rot rather than tread wear. The failures in early 2020 and early 2022 did not list specific defects in the summary, suggesting potentially minor issues like light bulbs or slight emissions fluctuations that were quickly rectified before the re-tests.