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WR53 UBB

2003 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

189,678 mi
Last recorded189,678 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 UBB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 189,678 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 181,460 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 178,702 miles

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

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

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

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

inner rack ends have play

Pass 16 Apr 2018 177,433 miles

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

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

inner rack ends have play

Fail 9 Apr 2018 177,431 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

inner rack ends have play

Pass 25 Apr 2017 176,896 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 176,828 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 173,313 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 173,313 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 156,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 156,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 140,200 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 140,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 134,587 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 134,587 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 134,587 miles

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

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 114,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front outer sills damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2012 114,512 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both front outer sills damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2011 101,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills damaged at front

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 26 Apr 2011 101,189 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

nearside washer not supplying water

Pass 9 Apr 2010 89,073 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 89,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,591 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 78,591 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 65,528 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 40,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

advise new nearside wiper blade very soon

Fail 24 Nov 2006 40,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

advise new nearside wiper blade very soon

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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WR53 UBB is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WR53 UBB, 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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WR53 UBB is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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