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SO05 EOK

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,975 mi
Last recorded159,975 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 EOK
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 159,975 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

engine oil on minimum

serv light on

Fail 11 Feb 2022 159,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

engine oil on minimum

serv light on

Pass 28 Jan 2021 149,732 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 149,706 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 147,068 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 145,373 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 141,423 miles

Nearside washer jet inoperative

both rear back plates corroded

steering slightly noisey in full lock

Fail 27 Feb 2018 141,413 miles

Macpherson strut insecure bolt retaining nuts loose (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not in straight (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside washer jet inoperative

both rear back plates corroded

steering slightly noisey in full lock

Pass 6 May 2016 133,141 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 133,126 miles

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working high line (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 122,449 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 122,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 112,455 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 112,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

hand brake cable rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2012 100,966 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

h/brake cable very rusty

n/s rear brake back plate rusted

Fail 30 Oct 2012 100,966 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

h/brake cable very rusty

n/s rear brake back plate rusted

Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,031 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 88,807 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 78,810 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 67,572 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 49,151 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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SO05 EOK is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SO05 EOK, 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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SO05 EOK is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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