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GL52 KRV

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,416 mi
Last recorded140,416 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 KRV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 140,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 137,117 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 137,117 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 133,773 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 129,905 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 126,447 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 121,772 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 117,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 117,126 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 111,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 106,118 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 106,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,722 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 100,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 88,739 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 88,739 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,442 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,843 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,182 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 57,277 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 57,274 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,199 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 51,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 47,312 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 42,903 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 37,750 miles

Both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inboard sides

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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GL52 KRV is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL52 KRV, 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 GL52 KRV registered?

GL52 KRV is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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