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SM55 DNF

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,382 mi
Last recorded154,382 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 DNF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 154,382 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 151,784 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust support bracket deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2023 149,899 miles

Central exhaust mounting failed

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 149,899 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure upper fastener loose - oval hole? (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Central exhaust mounting failed

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 145,304 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 145,304 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both, HID conversion removed (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 138,189 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 131,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake effort low

Fail 3 Sep 2020 131,300 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Parking brake effort low

Pass 30 Sep 2019 125,544 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 118,174 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,056 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 110,028 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 102,132 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 94,853 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 94,775 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 87,104 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 68,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise corrosion rear brake disc

Fail 25 Oct 2012 68,491 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise corrosion rear brake disc

Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slightley wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2010 49,665 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 49,665 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,638 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 32,604 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,773 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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SM55 DNF is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM55 DNF, 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 SM55 DNF registered?

SM55 DNF is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is SM55 DNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 DNF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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