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WG55 EWT

2005 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

189,324 mi
Last recorded189,324 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 EWT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 189,324 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 189,322 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm central (7.1.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 188,527 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 188,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 182,643 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 182,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 176,165 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 170,617 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 170,617 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 165,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 159,228 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 159,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 151,682 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 151,682 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 143,642 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 132,440 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 121,675 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 121,675 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 109,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 109,694 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,202 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 99,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 83,394 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,136 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,393 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 62,393 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 52,688 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 52,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,723 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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WG55 EWT is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WG55 EWT, 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 WG55 EWT registered?

WG55 EWT is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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