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AK05 ZFT

2005 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,035 mi
Last recorded101,035 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ZFT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 101,035 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 101,033 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 96,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 96,302 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 92,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 88,709 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 88,709 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 84,221 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 84,221 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 79,360 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 79,360 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 74,702 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 62,444 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 62,444 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,578 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear side/outer sill has body damage

bonnet stay securing clip broken

drivers door check strap clonking when opened or closed

nearside front wiper rubber split slightly

Fail 1 Jun 2016 52,578 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear side/outer sill has body damage

bonnet stay securing clip broken

drivers door check strap clonking when opened or closed

nearside front wiper rubber split slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,058 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear light lense broken

nearside rear slightly unevenly worn

Fail 2 Jun 2015 42,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 May 2013 29,542 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 27,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf seat slight movement at rear frame

Fail 30 May 2012 27,299 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

osf seat slight movement at rear frame

Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,531 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 24,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,500 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 21,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,227 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2009 15,227 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,385 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall (not deep enough to reach cords)

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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AK05 ZFT is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AK05 ZFT, 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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AK05 ZFT is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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