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SM55 UZW

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,970 mi
Last recorded102,970 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 UZW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 102,970 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 102,967 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 96,990 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 96,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 90,564 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 90,564 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,032 miles

0/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 86,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

0/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 78,850 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 78,850 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,619 miles

Rear disc's badly pitted/worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,507 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 60,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 45,226 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 45,226 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 UZW is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UZW, 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 UZW registered?

SM55 UZW is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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