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SW05 BUH

2005 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,291 mi
Last recorded154,291 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 BUH
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 154,291 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 150,800 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 150,800 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 144,609 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 144,608 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 139,767 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 133,635 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 128,514 miles

Nearside and offside front sills damaged but not corroded.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 128,514 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and offside front sills damaged but not corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 May 2013 54,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inside

rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,264 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 38,263 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 38,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

serp belt shredding tirbu pipe crushed to block

Pass 16 May 2011 33,605 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 33,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,254 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Sep 2010 32,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Sep 2009 7,162 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

hazard warning switch broken

Pass 29 Sep 2008

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly 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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SW05 BUH is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SW05 BUH, 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 SW05 BUH registered?

SW05 BUH is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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