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SW55 FHL

2005 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,958 mi
Last recorded71,958 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 FHL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 71,958 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 71,924 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 66,834 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 63,134 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 57,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 57,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 54,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/65R16 C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 52,839 miles

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

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

headlamp main beam / dipped beam switch faulty.

o/s/r. tyre starting to deteriorate.

vehicle identification plate damaged / defaced.

Fail 18 May 2021 52,839 miles

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

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

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

headlamp main beam / dipped beam switch faulty.

o/s/r. tyre starting to deteriorate.

vehicle identification plate damaged / defaced.

Pass 21 May 2020 48,045 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 43,539 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 42,901 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,955 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 39,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 36,546 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 36,546 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,123 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,099 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 29,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,416 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,387 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 19,654 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 14,940 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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SW55 FHL is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW55 FHL, 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 SW55 FHL registered?

SW55 FHL is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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