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SW55 FJU

2005 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

201,920 mi
Last recorded201,920 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 FJU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 201,920 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point starting to corrode

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all suspension components covered in surface corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2023 200,358 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 189,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 189,305 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 178,869 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2021 178,869 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 169,156 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 165,260 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded also not bolted to anchor point on gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake pedal creeps down

oil leak

windscreen wipers are streaky

Fail 18 Feb 2019 165,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear)(rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear)(rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Body component damaged and likely to cause injury panel above tail light,sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded also not bolted to anchor point on gearbox (2.1.5 (g) (i))

brake pedal creeps down

oil leak

windscreen wipers are streaky

Pass 12 Feb 2018 153,306 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 141,811 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Oil leak at gearbox n/s shaft ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

fuel tank strapa corroded temp repair with ratchet straps

Fail 1 Mar 2017 141,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Oil leak at gearbox n/s shaft ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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fuel tank strapa corroded temp repair with ratchet straps

Pass 1 Feb 2016 129,772 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

temp repairs to fuel tank straps

Fail 1 Feb 2016 129,772 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

temp repairs to fuel tank straps

Pass 23 Feb 2015 116,358 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 99,664 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 87,077 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 76,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,364 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,901 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 62,849 miles

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

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

rear brake discs very pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 50,019 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 50,017 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,628 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 37,628 miles

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

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 FJU is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

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

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