2005 Renault Trafic 1.9L Diesel · MH05 DZS

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 201,228 miles, this followed a significant failure days prior involving multiple mechanical faults. The record suggests that the owner only addresses defects when forced by a test failure, as evidenced by the cluster of suspension and braking issues identified in the 2024 and 2025 cycles. At 201,228 miles, this 21-year-old Renault Trafic averages approximately 9,600 miles per year, which is consistent with a commercial vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation shows steady use, with roughly 5,500 miles covered between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests. However, the high total mileage combined with the age of the vehicle places significant stress on structural components and drivetrain parts, particularly where corrosion-related failures and rubber-to-metal joints appear to be reaching the end of their service life. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and braking systems. The November 2025 failure highlighted a seriously weakened nearside rear coil spring mounting and corroded brake pipes on both rear sides, indicating advanced structural rust that may continue to spread. The buyer should also inspect the nearside front track rod end and anti-roll bar ball joints, as these have previously shown excessive play. Given the history of worn suspension bushes in 2024 and the emissions failure in late 2025, a professional diagnostic check is necessary to determine if the engine management issues have been properly fixed or merely masked.