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KU03 KWP

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,280 mi
Last recorded170,280 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 KWP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 170,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all brake discs badly corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2020 170,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all brake discs badly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 166,962 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leaking from turbo return pipe.

Fail 11 Mar 2015 166,962 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leaking from turbo return pipe.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 163,580 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 163,580 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 156,801 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)

brake pedal rubber split

o/s/rear brake back plate broken

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2012 156,801 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

brake pedal rubber split

o/s/rear brake back plate broken

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 153,967 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 153,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 142,853 miles

Engine management light on.

N/S front washers not working.

N/s rear reverse light lense broke.

O/S and N/S steering rack and track rod ends have slight wear o.k at time of test.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 141,853 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Engine management light on.

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

N/S front washers not working.

N/s rear reverse light lense broke.

O/S and N/S steering rack and track rod ends have slight wear o.k at time of test.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 131,232 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 119,262 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 107,984 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 107,984 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2006 81,893 miles

no axle weight certificate displayed for a goods vehicle

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 May 2006 81,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

no axle weight certificate displayed for a goods vehicle

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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KU03 KWP is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KU03 KWP, 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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KU03 KWP is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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