2005 Renault Trafic 1.9L Diesel · AJ05 KWN

The Renault Trafic presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 8 September 2025 at 166,101 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, though the history shows a recurring pattern of administrative failures immediately preceding passes, which points to documentation or presentation issues at the test centre rather than mechanical decline. Recorded mileage sits at 166,101 against a 2005 build, averaging roughly 7,910 miles per year, which is typical for a light commercial of this age. The gap between the 4 August 2023 test at 154,956 miles and the 25 July 2024 failure at 158,910 shows only 3,954 miles covered in nearly twelve months, indicating light use or periods off the road. From July 2024 to September 2025 the vehicle added 7,191 miles, keeping accumulation steady. The DVSA data itself is sparse, with every test listing no defects and no advisories, so the record gives no evidence of worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, or failing brake components. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT slate. The twin failures on 25 July 2024 and 1 September 2025, both with zero recorded defects, suggest the van may have arrived at test without required paperwork, lamps, or plates, or the keeper rectified a trivial non-mechanical item between failure and pass on the same day. Such same-day turnarounds imply the owner addressed minor compliance points rather than garage-scale repairs. Given the age and 166,101 miles, focus the viewing on structural integrity beneath the sill covers, front coil springs, and rear brake calipers for binding after standing. Check exhaust emissions against the 2.0 dCi warm-up cycle and scrutinise tyre sidewalls for perishing from low-mileage storage. The record shows no worsening faults, but a 21-year-old Trafic with two zero-defect failures warrants hands-on verification of chassis corrosion and drivetrain leaks.