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SM55 LUL

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

185,252 mi
Last recorded185,252 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 LUL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 185,252 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 185,252 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective outer belt (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 180,714 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 180,679 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle beam mounting bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - VERY poor condition inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 170,984 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 170,980 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable popped out of caliper (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 164,107 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both sides axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2019 164,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both sides axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2017 154,262 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 154,262 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 144,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slight leak

Fail 3 Jan 2017 144,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slight leak

Pass 30 Nov 2015 136,935 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 136,890 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 128,752 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 120,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 99,677 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 99,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 82,190 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 66,315 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 66,315 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 53,043 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,365 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 LUL is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SM55 LUL, 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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SM55 LUL is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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