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KF53 WCA

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,595 mi
Last recorded170,595 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 WCA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 170,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs inner faces rusting / worn

front number plate deteriorating

front parking brake cable fraying / deteriorating

off side steering track rod end boot split

play in off side steering mechanism ( mostly inner tie rod joint )

Fail 8 Oct 2025 170,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front number plate deteriorating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake discs inner faces rusting / worn

front parking brake cable fraying / deteriorating

off side steering track rod end boot split

play in off side steering mechanism ( mostly inner tie rod joint )

Pass 9 Oct 2024 161,816 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 161,805 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 148,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 147,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 145,145 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 143,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 143,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65x16 c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 143,358 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 141,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 139,302 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 137,453 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 133,746 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 129,018 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 122,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 117,687 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 117,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 113,285 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 37,434 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 96,145 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 96,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

slight distortion on front discs

Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,609 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 85,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs worn

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Aug 2008 76,199 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 65,043 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 63,407 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 153,438 miles

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

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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KF53 WCA is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue 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 KF53 WCA, 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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KF53 WCA is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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