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BG05 VTJ

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,925 mi
Last recorded145,925 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 145,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2017 137,055 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 126,856 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 126,856 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 117,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight play in both front balljoints

turbo slighlty oily

Fail 12 Mar 2014 109,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre brake light not working

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2014 109,444 miles

centre brake light not working

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2013 103,715 miles

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

Oil leak

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 12 Mar 2013 103,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 9 Mar 2012 90,351 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,823 miles

nearside washer inop

play in nearside front track rod

Fail 15 Mar 2011 78,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside washer inop

play in nearside front track rod

Pass 24 Sep 2009 60,419 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads worn

play in rack

Fail 21 Sep 2009 60,419 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pads worn

play in rack

Pass 19 May 2008 45,643 miles

Both rear tyres worn 3/4mm?

Discs worn front?

N/S Washer jet poor?

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

Play in O/S Steering rack?

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

Fail 16 May 2008 45,643 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn 3/4mm?

Discs worn front?

N/S Washer jet poor?

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

Play in O/S Steering rack?

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

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 VTJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 BG05 VTJ, 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 VTJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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