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WX05 MRU

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,291 mi
Last recorded120,291 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 MRU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 120,291 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 120,291 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 116,409 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 116,390 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2024 112,944 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,142 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 105,411 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 100,253 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 97,548 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 92,289 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 87,297 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 87,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 82,222 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 77,508 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 77,508 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,373 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 66,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,511 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,100 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,547 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 53,539 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,185 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 46,185 miles

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

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower ball joint

Front inner b/pads appear abit low

O/S/R tyre getting abit uneven at tread area and also getting near tread limits in one area of tread

Rear outer b/pads starting to get abit low

Water tank support straps getting corroded at underside

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,835 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,450 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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WX05 MRU is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WX05 MRU, 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 WX05 MRU registered?

WX05 MRU is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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