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BG05 VPJ

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,530 mi
Last recorded218,530 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VPJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 218,530 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 216,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 210,753 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 203,336 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 195,473 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 188,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 182,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

body damage

Fail 24 Apr 2019 182,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

body damage

Pass 25 Apr 2018 173,690 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 166,308 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 166,308 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 152,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

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

offside + nearside track rod inner joints worn

Fail 19 Apr 2016 152,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged (1.4.A.2e)

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

offside + nearside track rod inner joints worn

Pass 27 Apr 2015 144,938 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 144,938 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 131,389 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 131,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 112,229 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 112,229 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 100,849 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,571 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,446 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,442 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,230 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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BG05 VPJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG05 VPJ, 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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BG05 VPJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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