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KM53 VUK

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,180 mi
Last recorded145,180 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 VUK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 145,180 miles

Offside Rear lamp outer lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle muddy restricting inspection

Fail 11 Dec 2020 145,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp outer lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle muddy restricting inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2019 145,180 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle and components very muddy

Fail 2 Dec 2019 145,180 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative cable broken (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injector chuffing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle and components very muddy

Pass 8 Dec 2018 145,180 miles

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of binding/getting hot

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2018 145,180 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of binding/getting hot

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2017 144,875 miles

Central high level stop lamp not working/connected

Fail 9 Dec 2017 144,875 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

Central high level stop lamp not working/connected

Pass 12 Nov 2016 144,029 miles

Nearside side door outer handle broken

Offside Rear lamp cluster lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 144,029 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to limiter (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp cluster lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine earth strap to gearbox broken

Pass 8 Dec 2015 132,247 miles

damage to offside rear lamp cluster lens

engine oil level slightly low

some deterioration to fan belt

Fail 8 Dec 2015 132,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to offside rear lamp cluster lens

engine oil level slightly low

some deterioration to fan belt

Pass 3 Dec 2014 119,849 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 119,847 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 104,842 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 104,842 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 94,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside seatbelt is slow to return

Fail 12 Nov 2012 94,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside seatbelt is slow to return

Pass 3 Nov 2011 83,653 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,553 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 70,050 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 51,696 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 51,696 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,255 miles

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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KM53 VUK is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KM53 VUK, 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 KM53 VUK registered?

KM53 VUK is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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