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YC55 RYF

2005 Renault Trafic

Cream Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,308 mi
Last recorded166,308 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 RYF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 166,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE UNDER SEALED

Fail 9 Sep 2025 166,301 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE UNDER SEALED

Pass 11 Sep 2024 159,250 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 159,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 150,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 150,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 142,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 132,337 miles

o/s front strut perscribed area corroding

wipers only working on fast speed

Fail 2 Sep 2021 132,316 miles

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

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

o/s front strut perscribed area corroding

wipers only working on fast speed

Pass 2 Sep 2020 120,078 miles

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

Rear FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODING

Fail 1 Sep 2020 120,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODING

Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 107,168 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 107,160 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 94,015 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,697 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,959 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 67,519 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,808 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 59,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 RYF is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Cream with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC55 RYF, 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 YC55 RYF registered?

YC55 RYF is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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