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SN05 LUJ

2005 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,144 mi
Last recorded160,144 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 LUJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 160,144 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 155,404 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 155,141 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 145,690 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 145,595 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 136,846 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 136,615 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 132,872 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2021 132,845 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 131,123 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 131,078 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 130,002 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 130,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2017 130,002 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 104,504 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty on turn left not always working (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

alternator light on and battery going flat

Pass 27 Jun 2014 119,524 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear seats and seat belts not tested as they were folded away

Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,159 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 95,362 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 78,490 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 78,377 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,470 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,634 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,886 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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SN05 LUJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc 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 SN05 LUJ, 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 SN05 LUJ registered?

SN05 LUJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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