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SW05 HKA

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

178,499 mi
Last recorded178,499 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 HKA
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 178,499 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 178,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 172,598 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 172,590 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 164,947 miles

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion both side front inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blade slight worn

slight oil leak around engine bay

Fail 13 Apr 2018 164,947 miles

Front Inner Body has slight corrosion both side front inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low x2 side (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper blade slight worn

slight oil leak around engine bay

Pass 4 Feb 2017 153,963 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 153,963 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 143,746 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 143,746 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 142,542 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 133,994 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 126,117 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 120,566 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

slight play at steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2010 116,662 miles

drivers seat base loose at padding

Fail 6 Sep 2010 116,658 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

drivers seat base loose at padding

Pass 7 Sep 2009 98,483 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 98,483 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008
Pass 15 Jul 2008 164,785 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 164,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HKA is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HKA, 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 HKA is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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