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WV05 GKE

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

231,047 mi
Last recorded231,047 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 GKE
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 231,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2024 231,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2023 228,236 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

INJECTOR BLOWING

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE SLIGHT FLAT SPOT

OFFSIDE FRONT SILL LIP DAMAGED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 218,310 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre size 205/65R16

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre size 195/65R16

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 218,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre size 205/65R16

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre size 195/65R16

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 210,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 202,436 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 202,436 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 177,106 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 166,154 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 165,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 165,934 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 154,843 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 154,842 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 129,569 miles

oil dampness to engine

Fail 26 Aug 2011 128,823 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

oil dampness to engine

Pass 10 Aug 2011 127,567 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light is on

front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded

heavy gearbox oil leak

injection warning light is on

Fail 3 Aug 2011 127,567 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light is on

front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded

heavy gearbox oil leak

injection warning light is on

Pass 31 Aug 2010 110,990 miles

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

Oil leak

nsf wiper blade split

osf tyre starting to get low

Fail 26 Aug 2010 110,941 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nsf wiper blade split

osf tyre starting to get low

Pass 9 Sep 2009 89,829 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from gearbox

passeger side interior door handle is partly broken requires attension

Pass 3 Mar 2008 75,355 miles

service light on

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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WV05 GKE is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WV05 GKE, 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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WV05 GKE is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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