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BF55 KAO

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,997 mi
Last recorded195,997 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 KAO
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 195,997 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 186,370 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 186,366 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake cable stuck in the on position (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 176,323 miles

Brake oil resorver cap missing

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 159,759 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 159,756 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 134,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 130,747 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 128,555 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 116,578 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 116,578 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 107,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 101,432 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 88,447 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 88,447 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 76,552 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 63,185 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 63,110 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BF55 KAO is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF55 KAO, 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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BF55 KAO is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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