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VN55 YVB

2005 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,095 mi
Last recorded213,095 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 YVB
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2020 213,095 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Hanger / underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Knock from suspension no fault found

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 201,809 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Occasional knock from suspension top mount area / suspect slight wear in top mount bearing

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2019 201,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Occasional knock from suspension top mount area / suspect slight wear in top mount bearing

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2018 185,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s/f seat belt very slow to retract

n/s/r sidelight showing white light

Fail 17 Dec 2018 185,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front & rear tyres are a different size

n/s/f seat belt very slow to retract

n/s/r sidelight showing white light

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 19 Dec 2017 169,945 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s & O/s ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 155,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner & outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 155,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner & outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn smooth inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 141,457 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 141,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch faulty cannot switch and hold on main beam (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle rubbing on rear engine stabilizer (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre out of round

nail in n/s/f tyre

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 124,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,063 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 103,513 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre is damaged slightly on inner sidewall

Fail 15 Nov 2012 103,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre is damaged slightly on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,852 miles

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

front tyres worn to three mm

Fail 4 Nov 2011 89,502 miles

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

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)

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

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

front tyres worn to three mm

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,694 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,455 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 52,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 31,394 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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VN55 YVB is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VN55 YVB, 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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VN55 YVB is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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