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AK55 HSE

2005 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,274 mi
Last recorded148,274 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HSE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 148,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 142,364 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2018 142,364 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both side (3.7.B.6a)

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2016 135,419 miles

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

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

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

Slight oil leak

Under tray fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2016 135,418 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Slight oil leak

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2015 127,627 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 127,627 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 118,011 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 118,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 106,988 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 104,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 93,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 93,212 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 77,940 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 63,274 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 53,700 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 53,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 45,809 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,988 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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AK55 HSE is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Blue 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 HSE, 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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AK55 HSE is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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