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SM05 JGX

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,594 mi
Last recorded97,594 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 JGX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2019 97,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 95,558 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 95,553 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected seatbelt pyrotecnic (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 94,174 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 94,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid only 1 of the 2 jets working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part not fitted back in clip & rubbing (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 92,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner rack end

Fail 6 Jul 2016 92,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front inner rack end

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,173 miles

centre hand brake cable is corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,338 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 75,722 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 75,722 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,854 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 66,851 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 58,201 miles

further look at n/s/f suspension

Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,762 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 60,761 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,347 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 37,129 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,765 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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SM05 JGX is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SM05 JGX, 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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What year was SM05 JGX registered?

SM05 JGX is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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