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WL53 CTF

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,325 mi
Last recorded163,325 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 CTF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 163,325 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front jacking points corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2024 163,325 miles

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

both front jacking points corroded

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 156,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 156,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 150,295 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 150,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Feeding rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 144,522 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Oct 2021 144,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Ground (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 138,214 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle has surface corrosion throughout underside steering and suspension components and prescribed areas.

Fail 22 Oct 2020 138,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle has surface corrosion throughout underside steering and suspension components and prescribed areas.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 138,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 137,589 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas

Pass 15 Sep 2011 133,859 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 121,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear discs slightly scored

Pass 26 Aug 2009 105,704 miles

slight scoring onn nsr disc

Fail 26 Aug 2009 105,704 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight scoring onn nsr disc

Pass 1 Oct 2008 94,246 miles

brake pads worn

Pass 3 Oct 2007 79,957 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 79,905 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condition of front number plate

Pass 4 Oct 2006 62,856 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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WL53 CTF is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WL53 CTF, 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 CTF is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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