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WL53 AKN

2003 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

105,258 mi
Last recorded105,258 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 AKN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 101,806 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Sep 2019 101,806 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,464 miles

Engine management light on.

Front brake discs have reduced surface area.

Offside Rear fog light not working.

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 97,464 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine management light on.

Front brake discs have reduced surface area.

Offside Rear fog light not working.

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,360 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 93,360 miles

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

both rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 88,515 miles

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

glow plug warning light on

n/s inner driveshaft seal damp

rear brake back plates corroded

tyres different sizes front to back

Fail 4 Sep 2015 88,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

glow plug warning light on

n/s inner driveshaft seal damp

rear brake back plates corroded

tyres different sizes front to back

Fail 1 Sep 2014 83,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml on

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s inner cv gaiter damp

slight play in both inner rack joints.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,747 miles

eml on

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s inner cv gaiter damp

slight play in both inner rack joints.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,844 miles

glow plug light on

Fail 29 Aug 2013 78,844 miles

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

glow plug light on

Pass 4 Sep 2012

EML on

n/s inner cv gaiter damp

o/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 4 Sep 2012 73,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s inner cv gaiter damp

o/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,611 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 66,574 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,632 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 61,589 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,919 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 54,868 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,483 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2008 50,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2006 28,163 miles

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

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

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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WL53 AKN is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WL53 AKN, 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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WL53 AKN is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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