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WK03 KWU

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

194,837 mi
Last recorded194,837 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 KWU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 194,837 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 194,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 180,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 174,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 167,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Nov 2021 167,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 161,709 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 161,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 154,061 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering slightly rough

Pass 11 May 2018 151,938 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 151,938 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 148,861 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 143,615 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides,top bearings (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe conection to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 143,307 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides,top bearings (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe conection to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 134,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2014 124,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 113,920 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

nsf fog lamp not working

Fail 2 Apr 2013 113,871 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nsf fog lamp not working

Pass 4 Apr 2012 107,500 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front brake disc slightly corroded & worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 97,686 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 97,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 87,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,281 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 60,103 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 59,865 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,568 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 320,488 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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WK03 KWU is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WK03 KWU, 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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WK03 KWU is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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