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AK55 HUJ

2005 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,534 mi
Last recorded173,534 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HUJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 173,534 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 173,534 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabiliser link (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 166,453 miles

Central Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 155,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 147,117 miles

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

accident damage n/s rear

Fail 8 Oct 2019 146,845 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

accident damage n/s rear

Pass 8 Oct 2018 142,815 miles

drivers seat worn

Pass 4 May 2017 128,814 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment near tolerance (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment near tolerence (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 May 2017 128,812 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to incorrect beam pattern (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 109,602 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

Fail 25 Apr 2016 109,602 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear coil spring ends broken not weakend or insecure

Fail 17 Apr 2015 89,022 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear coil spring ends broken not weakend or insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tow bar socket damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2014 72,122 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tow bar socket damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Apr 2013 65,366 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,050 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,499 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,709 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 46,709 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 38,285 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HUJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HUJ, 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 HUJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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