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AK55 BUJ

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

202,494 mi
Last recorded202,494 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BUJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 202,494 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 199,581 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 198,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 197,121 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 194,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 191,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 180,362 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 25 Jun 2019 180,362 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 4 Jul 2018 175,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 175,051 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2017 167,552 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 157,861 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 157,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 151,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 142,011 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 132,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 120,652 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 120,652 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2010 102,231 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 102,223 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 85,950 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 85,950 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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AK55 BUJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK55 BUJ, 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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What year was AK55 BUJ registered?

AK55 BUJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AK55 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 BUJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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