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YF53 KWX

2003 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,204 mi
Last recorded180,204 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 KWX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 180,204 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 158,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

handbrake efficiency 16%

n/s/f & o/s/f jacking points repaired,but not seam welded.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 155,288 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 155,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 148,162 miles

Nearside Front lower winscreen cracking

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

centre brake light inop

Fail 9 Mar 2017 148,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) insecure (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front lower winscreen cracking

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

centre brake light inop

Pass 8 Mar 2016 143,035 miles

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

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 3 Mar 2016 143,033 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened wishbone splitting (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 19 Oct 2015 142,705 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn

Nearside Front wishbone forward bush has slight play

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

Rear both tyres are developing cracks to the tread areas

Pass 16 Oct 2014 140,733 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 133,937 miles

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

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

both wishbones have slight play in the bushes

n/s outer sill has damage

passenger seat belt has slight damage to the webbing

rear brake discs are worn

Fail 10 Oct 2013 133,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both wishbones have slight play in the bushes

n/s outer sill has damage

passenger seat belt has slight damage to the webbing

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 13 Oct 2012 119,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 119,090 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 112,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 105,033 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 105,033 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 96,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack arms

Pass 18 May 2009 77,458 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 77,458 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 63,798 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 52,148 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 98,527 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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YF53 KWX is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YF53 KWX, 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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YF53 KWX is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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