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YK05 SXS

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

176,644 mi
Last recorded176,644 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 SXS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 176,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

front exhaust flexible section in poor condition.

reverse light not working.

Fail 16 Oct 2025 176,641 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

front exhaust flexible section in poor condition.

reverse light not working.

Pass 14 Oct 2024 172,408 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 172,405 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 169,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

front exhaust flexible section deteriorating

Fail 13 Oct 2023 169,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit has sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure and outer sheath deteriorating. (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing bumper. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing.

front exhaust flexible section deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2022 165,828 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 165,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected zone b damaged (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 161,220 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 161,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 156,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose strap broken but 4 fixing points secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 156,489 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction screen on top of dash (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator and position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose strap broken but 4 fixing points secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 144,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 144,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 136,421 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 125,813 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 114,178 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 104,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2015 104,954 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 95,154 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,599 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,130 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 75,128 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 65,660 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,033 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,733 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 46,732 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,702 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 35,702 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YK05 SXS is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YK05 SXS, 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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YK05 SXS is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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