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A20 TSU

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,427 mi
Last recorded86,427 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 TSU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 86,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 83,241 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 83,218 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 74,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS 75% WARN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD ENDS SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 74,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS 75% WARN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT TRACK ROD ENDS SLIGHT PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NUMBER PLATE BULB BLOWN (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 66,324 miles

all brake discs in poor condition

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat foam worn

front no. plate cracked

headlights dull

nearside rear tyre wall in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 57,348 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Sep 2020 57,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 Sep 2019 54,847 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Nov 2017 49,470 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 49,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,062 miles

n/s/f tyre low

slight oil weep from n/s steering rack boot

Pass 20 Oct 2015 43,360 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,864 miles

n/s/r corner bumper loose

Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,071 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 35,363 miles

slight play in bvoth steering arms

Fail 28 Sep 2012 35,363 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in bvoth steering arms

Pass 1 Oct 2011 31,757 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 30 Sep 2011 31,756 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,601 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 28 Sep 2010 27,597 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,820 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,556 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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A20 TSU is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 A20 TSU, 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 A20 TSU registered?

A20 TSU is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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