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ST05 MCA

2005 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,092 mi
Last recorded160,092 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 MCA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 160,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2025 160,088 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2024 158,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 158,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 152,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 152,007 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 139,735 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 128,778 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 128,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 118,773 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 118,773 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 108,056 miles

Nearside Inner steering rackend has slight play

Offside trackrod end has slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2019 108,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner steering rackend has slight play

Offside trackrod end has slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2018 95,197 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 95,197 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 83,204 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 83,204 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,758 miles

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 23 Sep 2016 69,758 miles

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

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,268 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 11 Aug 2015 61,268 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 2 Jul 2014 54,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 51,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 44,922 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 37,148 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 37,148 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 31,534 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 25,240 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 19,473 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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ST05 MCA is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST05 MCA, 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 ST05 MCA registered?

ST05 MCA is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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