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ST55 SWY

2005 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

133,029 mi
Last recorded133,029 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 SWY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 133,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 126,848 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 118,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 111,392 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear fog lamp damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2022 111,391 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank strap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s rear fog lamp damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2021 101,832 miles

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

Coolant leak at radiator ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

slight corrosion at parts of underbody

internal cab demister inop

Fail 5 Feb 2021 101,832 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak at radiator ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

slight corrosion at parts of underbody

internal cab demister inop

Fail 7 Jan 2021 101,832 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak n/s front lower corner of radiator ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 96,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake % only just met mot standards

slight travel at handbrake lever

Fail 23 Dec 2019 96,100 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 89,430 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 89,426 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 78,886 miles

both top strut moutings stiff

Fail 4 Dec 2017 78,886 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both top strut moutings stiff

Pass 12 Dec 2016 68,351 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 68,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank front strap corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 60,326 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 60,026 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 49,690 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 49,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 45,302 miles

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

Front tyres different size to rear

N/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 39,653 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 39,653 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 33,426 miles

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Front wipers worn

Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,515 miles

nearside front wiper worn and torn

on off position offside front wiper sitting off of windscreen

slight misting of oil around nearside steering arm gaiter

Fail 9 Dec 2010 27,515 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front wiper worn and torn

on off position offside front wiper sitting off of windscreen

slight misting of oil around nearside steering arm gaiter

Pass 11 Dec 2009 23,471 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,690 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 17,690 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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ST55 SWY is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ST55 SWY, 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 ST55 SWY registered?

ST55 SWY is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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The MOT history for ST55 SWY shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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