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BF55 MVS

2005 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

184,803 mi
Last recorded184,803 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 MVS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 184,803 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front seat belt sticking

Offside Rear tyre splitting, ply or cord not visible

Fail 31 Dec 2018 184,802 miles

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front seat belt sticking

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre splitting, ply or cord not visible

Pass 29 Dec 2017 178,166 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 157,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre stop light not working

low brake readings offside rear brakes

Fail 3 Dec 2016 157,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre stop light not working

long handbrake travel

low brake readings offside rear brakes

Pass 12 Oct 2015 141,782 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 125,969 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre Bald On Both Edges

Oil / Coolant Leaks

Slight Brake Judder

Slight Play In Both Steering Arms

Slight Wear On Both Rear Brake Discs

Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 117,474 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 117,474 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)

stonechip in windscren,engine management lamp on,gear selection stiff,oil leaks gearbox area,nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge,

Pass 28 Jan 2013 107,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front shock absorber damp

Fail 26 Jan 2013 107,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 12 Jan 2012 96,797 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 96,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

belly pan fitted

front discs worn

Pass 23 Jan 2011 83,082 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 83,082 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,106 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2010 72,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,088 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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BF55 MVS is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MVS, 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 BF55 MVS registered?

BF55 MVS is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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