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SM05 WFO

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

208,899 mi
Last recorded208,899 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 WFO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 208,899 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

N/S/F washer jet poor operation

horn poor operation

low hand brake effort O/S/R

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2026 208,899 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

N/S/F washer jet poor operation

horn poor operation

low hand brake effort O/S/R

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2026 208,896 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides front out riggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S washer jet poor operation

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

low hand brake effort O/S/R

Pass 15 Nov 2024 205,487 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 205,487 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 201,162 miles

advise nearside & offside front top suspension mounts

Fail 2 Nov 2023 201,162 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise nearside & offside front top suspension mounts

Pass 8 Nov 2022 196,082 miles

advise nearside & offside top suspension mounts

Fail 1 Nov 2022 196,082 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside & offside top suspension mounts

Pass 1 Nov 2021 189,703 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 189,687 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 179,842 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 167,982 miles

Corrosion on tip of bonnet

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 160,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 154,816 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 154,816 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 147,821 miles

rear disc and pads worn

Fail 27 Oct 2016 147,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear disc and pads worn

Pass 21 Oct 2015 139,572 miles

Front slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 21 Oct 2015 139,572 miles

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

Front slight play in inner steering joints

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 129,281 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 119,555 miles

Dashboard has tape covering parts

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,348 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside wiper split but still clearing the screen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 95,309 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 88,210 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 74,478 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 65,122 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 62,144 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 62,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 WFO is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SM05 WFO, 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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SM05 WFO is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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