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SY55 XLB

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,010 mi
Last recorded134,010 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 XLB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 134,010 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 130,410 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 124,234 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 119,383 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 119,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 115,401 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2021 115,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 108,290 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 108,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,915 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,940 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 93,939 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/sr (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to o/sr (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 89,839 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 89,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,292 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 82,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,272 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 71,272 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 69,770 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 69,770 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 61,737 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 53,959 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,460 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 46,460 miles

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)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,970 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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SY55 XLB is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc 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 SY55 XLB, 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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SY55 XLB is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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