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YC55 LXM

2005 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,666 mi
Last recorded206,666 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 LXM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 206,666 miles

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

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

Heavy corrosion on suspension and braking

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 205,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 27 Nov 2023 204,126 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 204,126 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 201,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear Nearside and Offside inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 200,616 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Inner Sills Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 200,616 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Inner Sills Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 200,127 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 194,517 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 191,492 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 186,504 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 17 Nov 2016 178,920 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 175,835 miles

oil leak from turbo area

Fail 23 Nov 2015 175,835 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak from turbo area

Pass 1 Dec 2014 170,457 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 170,437 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 162,019 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 148,152 miles

Both Front Tyres Approx 2-4mm

Front Screen Chipped

OSR Tyre Approx 3-4mm

Pass 29 Nov 2011 138,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 127,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 100,206 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 100,205 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 73,428 miles

Front brake pads worn low. Efficiency okay at test.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 73,041 miles

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

Front brake pads worn low. Efficiency okay at test.

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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YC55 LXM is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC55 LXM, 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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YC55 LXM is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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