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AR05 UFO

2016 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,646 mi
Last recorded73,646 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 UFO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 73,646 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both rear spring in cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 60,702 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 44,638 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 44,540 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 40,333 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 40,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on edges 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 35,329 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inside edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 30,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 23,268 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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AR05 UFO is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 75,148 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 AR05 UFO, 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 10 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AR05 UFO is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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