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VU55 YCF

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

261,083 mi
Last recorded261,083 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 261,083 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 256,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 248,576 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 244,337 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 244,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 237,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 230,528 miles

Although the handbrake met the requirements, it was only just within tolerance, advise adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Sep 2020 230,526 miles

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

Although the handbrake met the requirements, it was only just within tolerance, advise adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Sep 2019 219,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 219,777 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 209,945 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 209,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 200,360 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 200,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses slightly twisted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 192,269 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 183,675 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 176,480 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 176,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 175,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 153,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 153,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 134,275 miles

Advise, free play in nearside steering rack tie rod.

Advise, free play in offside steering rack tie rod

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 117,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 96,236 miles

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)

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 YCF is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VU55 YCF, 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 YCF registered?

VU55 YCF is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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