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BD05 PLN

2005 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

177,440 mi
Last recorded177,440 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 PLN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 177,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 168,038 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 156,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 145,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 140,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 129,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 120,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted connected to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 120,451 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted connected to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 108,191 miles

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam starting t corrode

Rear brake pipe ferules starting to corrode

parking brake performance

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 4 Jun 2018 108,191 miles

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

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

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam starting t corrode

Rear brake pipe ferules starting to corrode

parking brake performance

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 12 May 2017 98,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 91,415 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Fail 8 Jun 2016 91,415 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

plastic covers fitted top and bottom

Pass 19 May 2015 84,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 84,229 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 77,520 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 77,515 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 70,909 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 70,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2012 62,632 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 55,789 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 55,787 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 49,833 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 43,258 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 36,501 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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BD05 PLN is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BD05 PLN, 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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BD05 PLN is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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