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AK55 BUF

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

194,152 mi
Last recorded194,152 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BUF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 194,152 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 194,138 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 191,432 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 189,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 181,080 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 181,065 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 165,182 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 165,170 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust fouling body

no freeplay at all in handbrake

Pass 23 Oct 2014 159,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 152,680 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 152,671 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 142,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 142,290 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 132,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 117,389 miles

wiper blades . fr no plate , ns rear tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2009 111,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 102,958 miles

engine oil level low

front and rear number plates fading

nearside rear brake caliper slightly seized

Fail 7 Oct 2008 102,957 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil level low

front and rear number plates fading

nearside rear brake caliper slightly seized

Fail 2 Oct 2008 102,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

engine oil level low

front and rear number plates fading

nearside rear brake caliper slightly seized

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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AK55 BUF is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK55 BUF, 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 AK55 BUF registered?

AK55 BUF is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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