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SV55 XTT

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

172,895 mi
Last recorded172,895 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 XTT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 172,895 miles

Central Rear towbar electrics insecure

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil low

Fail 4 Aug 2025 172,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Rear towbar electrics insecure

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine oil low

Pass 8 Aug 2024 166,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 166,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 159,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 152,962 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

STEERING SLIGHTLY STIFF DURING OPERATION

Pass 29 Jul 2021 149,759 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 149,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 138,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 131,617 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 124,926 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 119,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 119,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 110,349 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 109,451 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 109,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 104,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 104,377 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 97,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,096 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,706 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 86,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,468 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in the centre of the trade less than 25mm in length.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 77,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Both rear tyres have cuts in the centre of the trade less than 25mm in length.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,927 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,789 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 45,789 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XTT is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XTT, 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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SV55 XTT is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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