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AC05 REF

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

280,202 mi
Last recorded280,202 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 REF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 280,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

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

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

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

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 7 Oct 2021 273,781 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 273,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 253,825 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 253,824 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 222,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 198,039 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 195,816 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 188,275 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 188,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 179,334 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 179,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 169,305 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 160,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 160,314 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 148,357 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 148,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 137,434 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 129,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 108,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 84,370 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside wiper blade deteriorated

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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AC05 REF is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AC05 REF, 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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AC05 REF is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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