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AE05 BNY

2005 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

120,796 mi
Last recorded120,796 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 BNY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 120,796 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,299 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 116,213 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 116,209 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2023 114,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 113,653 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2022 113,647 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 110,027 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2021 110,027 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 108,673 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Mar 2020 108,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swival (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Apr 2019 106,010 miles

Front Top mounts both NS and OS front have slight movement

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil seep

Fail 4 Apr 2019 106,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed flex hose is insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Top mounts both NS and OS front have slight movement

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil seep

Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,977 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 100,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 94,843 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 94,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 87,910 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 87,910 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking correctly (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers not parking properly (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2015 77,170 miles

windscreen wipers dont park properly

Fail 3 Feb 2015 77,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

windscreen wipers dont park properly

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,780 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 66,769 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,148 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,151 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 58,151 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 55,195 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,082 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,192 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,382 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,990 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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AE05 BNY is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 AE05 BNY, 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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AE05 BNY is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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