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KW03 KXY

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

172,898 mi
Last recorded172,898 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 KXY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 172,898 miles

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

Nearside Front gearbox oil seal deteriated but not leaking

Fail 1 Feb 2018 172,890 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bolt protruding offside front door lower outer trim

towbar wiring plug damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2017 163,489 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Feb 2017 163,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 152,860 miles

play in n/s and o/s rack endes

Fail 9 Feb 2016 152,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunvisor (8.3.1b)

play in n/s and o/s rack endes

Pass 13 Feb 2015 144,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

lower engine mount worn

n/s/r brake hose onto caliper not routed correctly but not fouling

Fail 6 Feb 2015 144,294 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise replacement of all brake discs

engine management light on

lower engine mount worn

unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 5 Feb 2014 128,027 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise replacement of all brake discs

Pass 22 Jan 2013 114,488 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 114,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 104,755 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 104,751 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 96,362 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 96,339 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,342 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 86,342 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 74,193 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 74,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,929 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 59,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 47,869 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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KW03 KXY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KW03 KXY, 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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KW03 KXY is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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