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SM05 XAA

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,589 mi
Last recorded186,589 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2017 186,589 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wiper blades not parking (8.3.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Clutch pedal grip missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2016 168,478 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 163,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

offside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2014

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 147,991 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 139,607 miles

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

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

van has damage to nearside of vehicle

Fail 20 Nov 2012 131,679 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 131,679 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 113,912 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 112,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

airbag warning lamp on

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 95,074 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to limmit

Fail 29 Oct 2010 95,074 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to limmit

Pass 24 Oct 2009 71,809 miles

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

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

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

brake fluid level on minimum

Fail 23 Oct 2009 71,809 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level on minimum

Pass 29 Oct 2008 59,336 miles

front brake pads getting low

hazard switch incomplete

nearside rear tyre has deep cut in tread

rear tyres on 3mm

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 XAA is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XAA, 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 XAA is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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