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VE05 HLM

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

179,589 mi
Last recorded179,589 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 HLM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 179,589 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 175,056 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 170,627 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 165,806 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 160,592 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 160,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 155,902 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 152,374 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inside

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 148,473 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 143,824 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 138,699 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 133,447 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 129,858 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 123,573 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 119,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet saftey catch partially seized

Fail 9 Apr 2013 119,566 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet saftey catch partially seized

Fail 25 Mar 2013 119,389 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet saftey catch partially seized

Pass 16 Feb 2012 97,669 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 97,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,427 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,254 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 57,209 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 42,450 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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VE05 HLM is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VE05 HLM, 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 VE05 HLM registered?

VE05 HLM is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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