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BF59 RZU

2009 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,447 mi
Last recorded142,447 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Trafic106,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 RZU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 142,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

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

near side light lens broken

Fail 29 Sep 2025 142,440 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

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

near side light lens broken

Pass 3 Oct 2024 140,996 miles

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

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

Front front subframe supports corroded.

Rear Rear suspension components has corrosion.

Fail 26 Sep 2024 140,994 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front front subframe supports corroded.

Rear Rear suspension components has corrosion.

Pass 2 Oct 2023 139,651 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 139,649 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgewear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 137,625 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 135,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corrosion.

Fail 23 Sep 2021 135,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corrosion.

Pass 26 Sep 2020 133,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Subframe rear bushes perished

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 133,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Subframe rear bushes perished

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 130,927 miles

Oil level half way down dip stick

Wiper blades worn and starting to judder.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs corroded, lipped and worn. Inner pads appear low. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 130,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid low.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs corroded, lipped and worn. Inner pads appear low. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil level half way down dip stick

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded and worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wiper blades worn and starting to judder.

Pass 22 Sep 2018 127,216 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 22 Sep 2018 127,216 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

high level brake light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 121,465 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 121,465 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 109,785 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 99,084 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 99,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,141 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,098 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,578 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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BF59 RZU is a 2009 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BF59 RZU, 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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BF59 RZU is a 2009 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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