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BF55 KFJ

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,108 mi
Last recorded104,108 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 104,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 104,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,797 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 96,797 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 93,425 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 91,016 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 91,006 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 87,018 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 87,016 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 82,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 77,921 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 77,919 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 74,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 74,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut small amount of movment

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,821 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,054 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 72,054 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 70,461 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 67,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS sill damaged.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Secondry bonnet catch not working.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 67,475 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS sill damaged.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Secondry bonnet catch not working.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 110,351 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,284 miles

has slight play in both inner rack ends

Fail 21 Aug 2009 47,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,317 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,805 miles

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

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 KFJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 BF55 KFJ, 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 KFJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 September 2005.

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