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WJ53 PKA

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,395 mi
Last recorded168,395 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 PKA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 168,395 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 168,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 160,072 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 160,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 151,880 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 151,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2015 146,063 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 137,714 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Feb 2013 127,529 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 119,350 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 119,350 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2010 112,076 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 104,988 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 104,988 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 95,627 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 95,627 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 84,428 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 67,569 miles

front pads low

screw in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside tie rod

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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WJ53 PKA is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ53 PKA, 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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WJ53 PKA is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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