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1 HCL

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,611 mi
Last recorded155,611 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 HCL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 155,611 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front outriggers corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 150,472 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 150,472 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 147,586 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 143,492 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 138,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 130,553 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 130,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 125,596 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 125,576 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 119,176 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 119,176 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 112,386 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,395 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 89,994 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 84,618 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 78,044 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 68,739 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,846 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 49,509 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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1 HCL is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 110,454 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 1 HCL, 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 21 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 HCL registered?

1 HCL is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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