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BF59 SGV

2009 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,942 mi
Last recorded171,942 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Trafic106,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 SGV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 171,942 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear brake back-plate corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2023 162,019 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 161,367 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

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

Sump corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 161,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sump corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 156,122 miles

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

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

Sump corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2020 156,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Sump corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 150,687 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 150,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe from the flexi to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 146,516 miles

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

exhaust corroded

sump corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2018 146,515 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

sump corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2017 138,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil filter housing has a slight leak

Fail 27 Nov 2017 138,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil filter housing has a slight leak

Pass 23 Nov 2016 132,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2016 132,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,583 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 120,583 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 101,344 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 101,344 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,664 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 58,988 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,606 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,458 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 SGV is a 2009 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SGV, 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 SGV is a 2009 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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