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VU55 XVF

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

99,076 mi
Last recorded99,076 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 XVF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 99,076 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,137 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 97,137 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 93,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 93,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 90,137 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 90,137 miles

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction dirty (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Window in an unacceptable condition dirty (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view dirty (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Window in an unacceptable condition dirty (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 85,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules by 2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules by 2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 85,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules by 2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules by 2 hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 80,209 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 80,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 72,960 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 72,960 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,132 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,388 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 62,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,931 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 59,931 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,844 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,344 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 45,344 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,434 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 34,434 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,285 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 28,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 XVF is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

VU55 XVF is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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The MOT history for VU55 XVF shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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