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YC54 LFJ

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

172,947 mi
Last recorded172,947 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 LFJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 172,947 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 172,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 164,300 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 160,331 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses insecure

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Slight corrosion to offside inner and outer sill

Fail 15 Aug 2023 160,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear main feed, due to corrosion (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn below 1.6mm of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Reverse lamp not working

Both front brake flexi hoses insecure

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to offside inner and outer sill

Pass 19 Aug 2022 156,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 156,481 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 151,958 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 151,958 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 145,655 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 138,857 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 138,717 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 131,344 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 122,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 122,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 114,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin prematurely worn by corrosion on inner surface of the brake disks. (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 114,718 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded runs over fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin prematurely worn by corrosion on inner surface of the brake disks. (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 105,714 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2015 105,714 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 96,023 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,701 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,675 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 81,629 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 70,997 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 70,784 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,834 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,642 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 48,932 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 39,441 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 39,441 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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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YC54 LFJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 YC54 LFJ, 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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YC54 LFJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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