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BD59 FRF

2009 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,235 mi
Last recorded190,235 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Trafic106,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 FRF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 190,235 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Both support arms to body (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 182,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 182,117 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 170,260 miles

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

advise corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Fail 12 Feb 2024 170,260 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

advise corrosion to underbody and suspension components

Pass 11 Jan 2023 159,882 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 149,587 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 149,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 138,162 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 138,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2019 130,678 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Coupling between flexible hose and brake pipe slightly bent (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 123,495 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 123,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 110,666 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 110,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part loose (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part loose (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement f bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 95,885 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 95,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 83,735 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 83,621 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,623 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 61,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,996 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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BD59 FRF is a 2009 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,336 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD59 FRF, 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 17 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BD59 FRF is a 2009 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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