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2005 Renault Trafic 1.9L Diesel · MA05 SBU

MA05 SBU

2005 Renault Trafic (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 123,896 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2020.

Make & Model
RENAULT TRAFIC
Year / Origin
2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Aug 2020
Road Tax
Untaxed (31 Oct 2019)
Recorded Mileage
123,896 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Aug 2020
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 31 Oct 2019
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
1870cc

MA05 SBU Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2019
  • 123,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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MA05 SBU Mileage History

  1. 08/05/2008127,487 mi
  2. 17/09/2009157,199 mi+29,712 mi
  3. 21/08/2010162,081 mi+4,882 mi
  4. 21/08/2010162,081 mi
  5. 06/05/201193,147 mi-68,934 mi
  6. 04/04/2012107,292 mi+14,145 mi
  7. 01/07/2013115,177 mi+7,885 mi
  8. 02/07/2013115,178 mi+1 mi
  9. 06/06/2014120,556 mi+5,378 mi
  10. 06/06/2014120,556 mi
  11. 29/01/2015123,869 mi+3,313 mi
  12. 29/01/2015123,869 mi
  13. 04/02/201698,487 mi-25,382 mi
  14. 08/02/2017108,803 mi+10,316 mi
  15. 15/02/2017108,807 mi+4 mi
  16. 25/01/2018117,247 mi+8,440 mi
  17. 05/08/2019123,896 mi+6,649 mi

Average of roughly -319 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

MA05 SBU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Oct 2026, 15:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Trafic (MA05 SBU) between May 2008 and August 2019.

The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 05 August 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.

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