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WJ05 FTU

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,891 mi
Last recorded151,891 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FTU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 151,891 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 150,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 149,728 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2022 149,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 140,910 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 128,003 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower part of windowscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 116,182 miles

Offside headlamp flat pattern

screen damaged, but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 13 Mar 2017 103,775 miles

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

damage to windscreen n/s lower not in drivers view or swept areas

n/s front tyre slightly misshaped

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

severe oil leak g/box driveshaft area

Fail 13 Mar 2017 103,775 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to windscreen n/s lower not in drivers view or swept areas

n/s front tyre slightly misshaped

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

severe oil leak g/box driveshaft area

Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,148 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 Mar 2014 67,148 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,275 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,426 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 35,190 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 29,946 miles

Nearside front track rod end has very minor play

Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,927 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 22,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,883 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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WJ05 FTU is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ05 FTU, 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 WJ05 FTU registered?

WJ05 FTU is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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