2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Renault Trafic MOT pass rate and common faults

2,828 MOT tests in 2024. 47.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time47.9%
Failed or needed repairs52.0%
Typical mileage at test154,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,828 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.0%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.0%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault4.0%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.0%
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics50.9%
  2. Suspension43.2%
  3. Brakes38.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.1%
  5. Steering11.8%
  6. Body & chassis10.9%
  7. Tyres7.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine25.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)11.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Renault Trafic?

In 2024, 47.9% of 2005 Renault Trafic cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,828 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Renault Trafic?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Renault Trafic reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).