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KU53 CWD

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,852 mi
Last recorded113,852 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 CWD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 113,852 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points at front + both sills damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 108,859 miles

Both front outer sills damaged

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front outriggers corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside sill damaged

Offside sill damaged

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 108,109 miles

Central Rear Fuel tank insecure Fuel tank straps rotted (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside sill damaged

Offside sill damaged

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 103,815 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 103,810 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 96,864 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 96,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,988 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,309 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 67,309 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,479 miles

clutch pedal low

door open light on (no doors open)

n/s/r brake diswc slight corrosion on edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 64,479 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal low

door open light on (no doors open)

n/s/r brake diswc slight corrosion on edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,272 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2012 61,272 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroding

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,123 miles

hazard switch temprimental

o/s/f brake binding very slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,840 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,933 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 50,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,883 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 48,883 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 41,736 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 41,736 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 33,592 miles

front brake judder.

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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KU53 CWD is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KU53 CWD, 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 KU53 CWD registered?

KU53 CWD is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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