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WJ05 VSL

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

206,859 mi
Last recorded206,859 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 206,859 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 206,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 183,093 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 172,147 miles

Windscreen damaged out of drivers view of the road.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 172,147 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged out of drivers view of the road.

Pass 7 Sep 2017 163,674 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 155,002 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 143,454 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 143,454 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 131,740 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 118,472 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 118,472 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 105,113 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 92,468 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,112 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 62,727 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,633 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 VSL is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VSL, 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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WJ05 VSL is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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