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WJ05 VSE

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,485 mi
Last recorded166,485 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 166,485 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 164,316 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 162,878 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 158,866 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 155,346 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 151,451 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 147,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 141,706 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 141,694 miles

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

Rear Seat belt missing rear seat belts unable to check as coverd with tools etc (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 130,591 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 123,634 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 117,190 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 117,190 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 110,169 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 110,162 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 31 Dec 2013 101,415 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 101,415 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 91,942 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 83,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,365 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 65,124 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 53,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VSE is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

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

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