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SW55 FJC

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

73,563 mi
Last recorded73,563 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 FJC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 73,563 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 73,560 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 70,702 miles

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

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

Handbrake requirements just met

Fail 28 Apr 2025 70,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too back ( 1 ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 15 Apr 2024 67,727 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 63,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 63,920 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Carrier fractured, wheel likely to fall

Pass 23 Apr 2022 60,831 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,090 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose weeping under the reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 57,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose weeping under the reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,147 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 52,126 miles

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

Power steering component insecure power steering tank loose (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 49,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected Back plate fouling brake disc (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 47,381 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front too back (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut to the sidewall

Offside Rear has a nail in the Tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2015 39,872 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 35,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 30,094 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2013 29,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 23,943 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 17,770 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 17,770 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 12,066 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 FJC is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SW55 FJC, 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 FJC registered?

SW55 FJC is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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