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SP55 VRW

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests34 (17 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,894 mi
Last recorded168,894 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 VRW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 17 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 168,894 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 168,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm split/seperating. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sway/tramp bars mounting point holed corroded at chassis point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 168,792 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches at strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear shocker corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear fuel tank strap corroded through- tank still secure

Fail 12 Oct 2023 168,791 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches at strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear shocker corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear fuel tank strap corroded through- tank still secure

Pass 14 Oct 2022 168,225 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

nearside rear shocker corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 168,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear, body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

nearside rear shocker corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2022 168,201 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear, body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front outriggers at sub-frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

offside rear shocker corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2021 167,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front tyre kerb damage

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp outer plastic clear cover broken

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

box section at door lower area corroded and holed outwith perscribed area

Fail 27 Aug 2021 167,710 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front tyre kerb damage

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear light outer clear cover damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

box section at door lower area corroded and holed outwith perscribed area

Pass 4 Sep 2020 164,305 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper slight damage

Nearside Rear lamp outer cover damaged not effecting lights

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 158,746 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess centre section (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear lamp outer clear cover broken

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

underside vehicle showing corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2019 158,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess centre section (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear lamp outer clear cover broken

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside vehicle showing corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 149,611 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across front corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 149,609 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system down leg (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across front corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 140,928 miles

Front brake discs showing wear

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 140,927 miles

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

Front Fuel tank insecure strap corroded detached (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs showing wear

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 131,770 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D (2.4.G.2)

Front front subframe brace tubes showing corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2016 131,761 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/16 C (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D (2.4.G.2)

Front front subframe brace tubes showing corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2015 121,376 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly worn and corroded

High level stop light inoperative

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

Nearside outer seatbelt quite slow to re-coil

Fail 22 Aug 2015 121,374 miles

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

All 4 brake discs slightly worn and corroded

High level stop light inoperative

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

Nearside outer seatbelt quite slow to re-coil

Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,098 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight wear

Fail 2 Sep 2014 112,096 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight wear

Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,378 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 103,378 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 93,533 miles

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

nearside washer in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,533 miles

nearside washer in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,586 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 81,458 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,467 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 68,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 54,733 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2009 54,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,083 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 38,083 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SP55 VRW is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SP55 VRW, 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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SP55 VRW is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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