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WJ53 WPY

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,485 mi
Last recorded158,485 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WPY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 158,485 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 158,471 miles

Brake hose twisted both rear (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative does not work at low engine speed (2.3.3a)

tyres fitted are not six or eight ply tyres load bearing tyres

Pass 7 Mar 2013 156,311 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 156,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 149,981 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 137,606 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 137,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 124,248 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2007 118,145 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 118,145 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 95,382 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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WJ53 WPY is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJ53 WPY, 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 WPY is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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