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BF55 MXP

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

195,123 mi
Last recorded195,123 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 195,123 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 195,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 193,591 miles

Both front outriggers corroded

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front brake discs are corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2020 191,704 miles

Acc pedal broken

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 191,696 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Acc pedal broken

Front brake pads and discs in a poor condition

Handbrake cable broke on tesr

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 188,625 miles

Accelerate pedal missing

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 188,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Accelerate pedal missing

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 180,031 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Front tyres are close to legal limit

Power steering pipe corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 180,031 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs are corroded

Front tyres are close to legal limit

Power steering pipe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 173,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 155,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Handbrake cable deteriorated and sticking slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 155,196 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2014 149,013 miles

bonnet catch sticking

n/s washer blocked

o/s hand brake low

Fail 11 Oct 2014 149,013 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet catch sticking

n/s washer blocked

o/s hand brake low

Pass 12 Oct 2013 146,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release catch sticking

Fail 12 Oct 2013 146,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet release catch sticking

Pass 6 Oct 2012 128,702 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2012 128,702 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 120,914 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 120,913 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 115,818 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 115,817 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 91,926 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 91,926 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,425 miles

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

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 MXP 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 56%.

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

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