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WK55 XGJ

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,632 mi
Last recorded138,632 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 XGJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 138,632 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 137,288 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 137,277 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 135,604 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 135,567 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 134,261 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) also noisy ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 134,261 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) also noisy ()

Pass 4 Nov 2020 133,299 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 133,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 131,212 miles

engine cover fitted

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 131,185 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 120,575 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,365 miles

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

rear tyres getting low (3mm)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 107,339 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear tyres getting low (3mm)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 96,659 miles

Centre handbrake cable to compensator is quite corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on step outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner step tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 96,659 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre handbrake cable to compensator is quite corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on step outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on inner step tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,723 miles

slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Fail 7 Sep 2015 80,723 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,226 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 64,226 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,100 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,265 miles

both front wiper blades slight split on ends clearing screen ok

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,950 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,260 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,513 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,218 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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WK55 XGJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WK55 XGJ, 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 WK55 XGJ registered?

WK55 XGJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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