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BG05 VRN

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 VRN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026
Pass 2 Mar 2024
Pass 14 Jan 2023

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

headlight aims on lower limit

Pass 23 Nov 2020 205,233 miles

Bonnet cable catch broken(inner)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Nearside Loading door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet cable catch broken(inner)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod ()

Nearside Loading door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 24 May 2019

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

Fail 20 May 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working and centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 193,590 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 May 2018 193,589 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2017

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 4 May 2017

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 3 May 2016 178,248 miles
Pass 1 May 2015

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 162,352 miles

Mobile phone holder removed from screen to prevent immediate failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

Power steering fluid level on minimum

Fail 3 Apr 2014 162,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Mobile phone holder removed from screen to prevent immediate failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

Power steering fluid level on minimum

Pass 25 Apr 2013 140,552 miles

Sat Nav holder removed on test to prevent failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

accelerator fault resultimg in no revvs for short time

Fail 19 Apr 2013 140,242 miles

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

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

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

Sat Nav holder removed on test to prevent failure under section 8.3 (drivers view)

accelerator fault resultimg in no revvs for short time

Pass 31 Mar 2012 118,385 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 118,385 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 98,842 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 78,994 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 78,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,520 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 47,820 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 VRN is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BG05 VRN shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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