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MD15 SXU

2015 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

176,629 mi
Last recorded176,629 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Renault Trafic81,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD15 SXU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 176,629 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 155,983 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ( dirt ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens for lamp is missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 155,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all ( dirt ) (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers not tested

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens for lamp is missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 144,754 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 144,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 144,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 96,183 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 2 May 2023

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most

Fail 14 Mar 2023

Central Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 47,300 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022

Central Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt does not fasten (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 45,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,037 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 35,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 12,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 12,956 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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MD15 SXU is a 2015 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2015 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,054 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 MD15 SXU, 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 11 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MD15 SXU registered?

MD15 SXU is a 2015 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 July 2015.

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