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SW05 HJZ

2005 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

212,675 mi
Last recorded212,675 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 HJZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2019 212,675 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel hose leaking around pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured DANGEROUS. DO NOT DRIVE UNTIL REPAIRED (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 206,134 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 201,492 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END ROD (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion REAR BUMPER STRENGTHENER,CORRODED/HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' LOTS OF SMALL CHIPS (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 201,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D BUSH BRACKET MISSING (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only CABLE OR CALIPER MECHANISM SIEZED (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END ROD (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion REAR BUMPER STRENGTHENER,CORRODED/HOLED (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' LOTS OF SMALL CHIPS (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO FLUID IN RESERVOIR (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 179,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 162,045 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 164,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 153,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 144,260 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 144,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

bonet safety catch seized

Pass 30 Jan 2013 118,546 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 118,387 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,378 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,378 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

osf brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2011 74,579 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 74,508 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,271 miles

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 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,000 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 3,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 24,731 miles

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 HJZ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HJZ, 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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SW05 HJZ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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