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VU55 XVC

2005 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,240 mi
Last recorded152,240 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 XVC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 152,240 miles

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Fail 28 Oct 2016 152,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 10 Mar 2015 134,442 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 118,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Surface scratching on windscreen

Fail 21 Feb 2014 118,410 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Surface scratching on windscreen

Pass 12 May 2012 108,921 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet secondry catch faulty

bonnet+front bumper damaged

front brake discs deteriorated

n/s sill slightly damaged

o/s front seatbelt slow to re-coil

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 9 May 2012 108,921 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet secondry catch faulty

bonnet+front bumper damaged

front brake discs deteriorated

n/s sill slightly damaged

o/s front seatbelt slow to re-coil

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Jan 2011 84,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front discs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 84,164 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,867 miles

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

both front+rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

front h/brake cable slightly deteriorated

n/s sill damaged

v/slight play o/s track rod end

Fail 11 Nov 2009 72,867 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front+rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

front h/brake cable slightly deteriorated

n/s sill damaged

v/slight play o/s track rod end

Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VU55 XVC is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VU55 XVC, 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 VU55 XVC registered?

VU55 XVC is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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