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WG55 XYY

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

228,848 mi
Last recorded228,848 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 XYY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 228,848 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 221,430 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 215,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 212,932 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2023

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 212,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2022 212,395 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 212,387 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Headlamp reflector missing both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected worn bushes both sides (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 208,552 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 208,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 206,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 183,553 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 183,552 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 163,650 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 150,164 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 150,164 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 142,639 miles

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 137,366 miles

nearside door handle broken but works

Fail 10 Sep 2013 137,337 miles

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

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

nearside door handle broken but works

Pass 12 Sep 2012 128,524 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside door handle slightly loose

park brake travel increased during rbt

Fail 12 Sep 2012 128,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside door handle slightly loose

park brake travel increased during rbt

Pass 28 Sep 2011 114,509 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 114,502 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 102,256 miles

n/s front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 1 Nov 2010 102,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Oct 2009 96,376 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 86,605 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 XYY is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XYY, 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 XYY registered?

WG55 XYY is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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