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AO55 VGZ

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,032 mi
Last recorded228,032 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VGZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 228,032 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 214,311 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 215,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 189,553 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 155,061 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber wear

high level brake light inop

Pass 17 Jul 2013 141,128 miles

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

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

center stop light inop

Fail 16 Jul 2013 141,128 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

center stop light inop

Pass 17 Jul 2012 103,630 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 103,630 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,802 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 79,378 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 79,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,144 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,658 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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AO55 VGZ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AO55 VGZ, 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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AO55 VGZ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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