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SM55 XXZ

2005 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,519 mi
Last recorded107,519 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XXZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 107,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

age related corrosion to all underbody and suspension components

Pass 19 May 2025 105,519 miles

both rear brake hose flexy ferrules corroded

front brake imbalance at 28% may require adjustment , (max 30%)

off side front headlamp image becoming hazy

rear brake discs corroded

rear upper chassis ,spring mountings , front bottom arms corroded

Fail 9 May 2025 105,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

bonnet secondary catch stiff in operation

both rear brake hose flexy ferrules corroded

off side front headlamp image becoming hazy

rear brake discs corroded

rear upper chassis ,spring mountings , front bottom arms corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2024 105,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 102,610 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 102,446 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 102,442 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 99,982 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,610 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Oil leak

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

both front tyres becoming low

Fail 31 Jul 2017 95,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Oil leak

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

both front tyres becoming low

Pass 31 Jul 2017 95,609 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Oil leak

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

both front tyres becoming low

Pass 13 Jun 2016 93,140 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint perished

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear both rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 93,130 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front bottom ball joint perished

Nearside Front inner steering arm has slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear both rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 92,376 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 92,372 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

offside rear tyre has two cuts on tread

Fail 6 Sep 2013 88,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 May 2013 88,612 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2012 77,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,543 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 48,339 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 37,084 miles

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

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 XXZ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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