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YP55 WXJ

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,188 mi
Last recorded157,188 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 WXJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 157,188 miles

rear pads appear low

Oil leak ()

both rear lamps

Fail 20 Feb 2017 157,817 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear lamps

rear pads appear low

Pass 24 Feb 2016 150,360 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

grease around n/s outer cv boot

oil leaks

steering rack inner joints worn

Fail 24 Feb 2016 150,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

grease around n/s outer cv boot

oil leaks

steering rack inner joints worn

Fail 3 Feb 2015 141,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all road springs

anti roll bar dust covers poor

engine oil leaks

n/s front tyre on limit

Pass 3 Feb 2015 141,805 miles

all road springs

anti roll bar dust covers poor

engine oil leaks

n/s front tyre on limit

Pass 27 Jan 2014 135,494 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 135,494 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 134,353 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Poor repair to spare wheel carrier. Secure at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2013 120,908 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 112,322 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 105,205 miles

all tyres just legal

front suspension noisey

Pass 16 Dec 2009 95,533 miles

freeplay in steering rack

front discs worn badly

rear brake discs very rusty

Fail 10 Dec 2008 78,935 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,935 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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YP55 WXJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP55 WXJ, 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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YP55 WXJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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