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SV55 LHZ

2005 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

196,744 mi
Last recorded196,744 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 LHZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 196,744 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 196,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 189,067 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 189,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 180,303 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 180,303 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 171,572 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 171,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 161,385 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 161,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play inner steering rack end

Pass 13 Mar 2021 150,626 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 140,275 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 129,671 miles

Nearside washer jet supplying wiper is blocked.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,957 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 105,805 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 88,759 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 88,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,688 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 74,684 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 73,758 miles

Coolant on minimum level

Corrosion to centre handbrake cable

O/S cv boot pinholed

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,758 miles

Coolant on minimum level

Corrosion to centre handbrake cable

O/S cv boot pinholed

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,523 miles

nearside front windscreen washer jet poor

Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,159 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 70,158 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,461 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 67,461 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,785 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 49,410 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 49,360 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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SV55 LHZ 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 62.1%.

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 SV55 LHZ, 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 SV55 LHZ registered?

SV55 LHZ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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The MOT history for SV55 LHZ shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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