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AC05 HDC

2006 Renault Traffic

Grey Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

68,557 mi
Last recorded68,557 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Traffic79,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 HDC
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 68,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 68,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 64,262 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 64,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 60,271 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 60,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 60,194 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 58,524 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 58,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 57,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 57,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,052 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 57,049 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,431 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,719 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 53,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,796 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 51,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,964 miles

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

nearside and offside seat base modified

offside rear lamp unit cracked but not showing white light to the rear

rear number plate and high level brake light obscured when bike rack deployed

Fail 20 Jun 2014 48,963 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside and offside seat base modified

offside rear lamp unit cracked but not showing white light to the rear

rear number plate and high level brake light obscured when bike rack deployed

Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,814 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cylcle rack will obscure number plate and high level brake light when in use.

nearside front seat not standard.

Pass 22 May 2012 41,724 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake and clutch pedal pads slight wear .

Pass 26 May 2011 39,508 miles

both front tyres depths getting low

Fail 20 May 2011 39,502 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 front tyres depths getting low

rear discs worn and some corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2010 33,316 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,759 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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AC05 HDC is a 2006 Renault Traffic in Grey with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 79,342 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 Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC05 HDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Renault Traffic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AC05 HDC is a 2006 Renault Traffic, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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