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WJ53 WRP

2003 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

170,946 mi
Last recorded170,946 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 WRP
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 170,946 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 165,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 163,043 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 156,942 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 150,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 143,914 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 138,393 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper spring bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 138,390 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/ out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point/ out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front 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 Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper spring bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 132,662 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 132,659 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 126,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 120,731 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 120,574 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 113,586 miles

O s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in rack ends

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 109,554 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged.

n/s/r light lens damaged.

play in n/s inner rack joint.

play in o/s/f inner wishbone bushes.

Fail 15 Sep 2015 109,552 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s mirror glass damaged.

n/s/r light lens damaged.

play in n/s inner rack joint.

play in o/s/f inner wishbone bushes.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 101,998 miles

brake pedal rubber deteriorating.

n/s mirror glass broken.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 101,994 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass broken.

brake pedal rubber deteriorating.

n/s/f inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,953 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,263 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 75,016 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,031 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,449 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 59,449 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 49,914 miles

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,146 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 40,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,995 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 WRP is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WRP, 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 WJ53 WRP registered?

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

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