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YW05 CEY

2005 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,708 mi
Last recorded109,708 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 CEY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 109,708 miles

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

corrosion becoming evident on under body and components

Fail 22 Nov 2025 109,746 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion becoming evident on under body and components

Pass 21 Nov 2024 97,476 miles

slight corrosion evident on rear suspension and under body

Fail 8 Nov 2024 96,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion evident on rear suspension and under body

Pass 29 Nov 2023 87,183 miles

slightr corrosion evident on under body and components

Fail 16 Nov 2023 86,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slightr corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,894 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 74,673 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 61,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 61,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 51,729 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 51,285 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 45,216 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,210 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 39,417 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,826 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,200 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,343 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 29,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,923 miles

rack ends worn

Fail 12 Jun 2013 25,923 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rack ends worn

Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,931 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 22,931 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2011 20,120 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 17,728 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 15,504 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,724 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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YW05 CEY is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YW05 CEY, 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 YW05 CEY registered?

YW05 CEY is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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