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BG05 VUR

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

249,008 mi
Last recorded249,008 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 249,008 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 237,509 miles

Offside rack knuckle slight play

Nearside rack knuckle slight play

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 237,409 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rack knuckle slight play

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

Offside rack knuckle slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2014 210,510 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 210,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 179,685 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 179,682 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 160,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Nov 2012 160,233 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

airbag light on

oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jun 2011 147,366 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 147,366 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2010 139,637 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 139,637 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 108,360 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 May 2009 108,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2008 77,499 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 76,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VUR is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 VUR, 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 VUR is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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