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BG05 VPY

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

199,631 mi
Last recorded199,631 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 199,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 184,568 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 184,568 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 172,075 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 157,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 150,119 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty top button cover missing and temperamental in operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

n/s washer blocked but o/s provides sufficient water for both sides

rear pads getting low

Fail 13 Aug 2019 150,119 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty top button cover missing and temperamental in operation (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s washer blocked but o/s provides sufficient water for both sides

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Nov 2018 146,862 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 142,026 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 135,316 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 135,315 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 127,513 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 115,976 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)

Fail 2 May 2014 115,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 7 Nov 2012 98,932 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)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 98,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 11 May 2011 77,150 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play in nearside front inner tie rod end

Pass 11 May 2011 77,150 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside front inner tie rod end

Pass 8 May 2010 63,434 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut not exposing cords

Fail 20 May 2009 51,840 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 51,840 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2008 40,674 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing very low on edges

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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 VPY is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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