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CE53 WCL

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,085 mi
Last recorded138,085 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 WCL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 138,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n,s,f tyre2-3ml

oil level low

Fail 5 Mar 2012 138,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n,s,f tyre2-3ml

oil level low

Pass 8 Nov 2010 133,893 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 133,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 118,098 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres worn on edges

n/s sill area damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2009 118,098 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

n/s sill area damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2008 107,376 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre walls perished & worn on inner edge

n/s wiper blade split

o/s outer h/brake cable broken & inner cable chafing on caliper mounting

play in o/s rack arm ball end just in limit

slow return n/s seatbelt

Pass 1 Nov 2008 107,376 miles

both rear tyre walls perished & worn on inner edge

n/s wiper blade split

o/s outer h/brake cable broken & inner cable chafing on caliper mounting

play in o/s rack arm ball end just in limit

slow return n/s seatbelt

Fail 2 Nov 2007 98,614 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

some cracking in both rear tyre walls

Pass 2 Nov 2007 98,614 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

some cracking in both rear tyre walls

Pass 31 Aug 2006 82,051 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 81,812 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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CE53 WCL is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CE53 WCL, 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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CE53 WCL is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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