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YP53 WUJ

2003 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

321,947 mi
Last recorded321,947 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Trafic110,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WUJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 321,947 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

front too rear brake pipes covered by fuel tank and not checked

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

power steering belt noisy

Fail 2 Feb 2022 321,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member/ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

front too rear brake pipes covered by fuel tank and not checked

hub caps fitted wheel bolts not checked

power steering belt noisy

Pass 4 Feb 2021 312,258 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front discs poor condition

n/s front inner rack joint worn

rear brake backing plates in poor condition

rear tyres getting low

slight cracking on inner edge of o/s rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2019 304,681 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 304,681 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 295,922 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 295,922 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 288,180 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS NOT MATCHED PAIR

Fail 11 Dec 2017 288,180 miles

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

REAR COIL SPRINGS NOT MATCHED PAIR

Pass 1 Nov 2016 282,401 miles

CRACKS & CHIPS & IN WINDSCREEN

SLIGHT EARTH FAULTS WITH REAR LAMPS

WEAR IN S/S INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

Fail 22 Aug 2016 282,398 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

cracks an chips in windscreen

n/s front anti roll bar link worn

play in n/s inner rack joint

slight earth faults with rear lights

Pass 7 Sep 2015 274,649 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 274,649 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT TYRES ON WEAR LIMIT

Pass 14 Aug 2014 264,316 miles

front discs poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2014 264,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front discs poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2013

both front inner rack joints worn

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2012

front pads low

n/s rear tyre badley worn on outter edge

o/s rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm

slight play in n/s front inner rack joint

Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,081 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 63,079 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,476 miles

o/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,975 miles

some play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,969 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 45,966 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,049 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,793 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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YP53 WUJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YP53 WUJ, 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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YP53 WUJ is a 2003 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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