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ST55 SXF

2005 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,711 mi
Last recorded105,711 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 SXF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 105,711 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 96,723 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 96,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 93,902 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 93,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 90,992 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 88,190 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 88,190 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure both (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 85,460 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 82,231 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 82,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,065 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,230 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,374 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 55,935 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls and tread cracked.(205/65r16C).

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 55,935 miles

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

Both rear tyres sidewalls and tread cracked.(205/65r16C).

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 42,650 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,786 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,684 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 29,681 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,173 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,621 miles

front number plate water ingress

Fail 17 Nov 2008 17,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SXF is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SXF, 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 SXF registered?

ST55 SXF is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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The MOT history for ST55 SXF shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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