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BG05 WDJ

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,416 mi
Last recorded167,416 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 167,416 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 167,416 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 160,782 miles

oil leak

rear fog light lens damaged but still visable from a distance

Fail 13 Jun 2016 160,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

rear fog light lens damaged but still visable from a distance

Pass 6 May 2015 150,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 May 2015 150,026 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 May 2014 140,830 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 140,789 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2013 131,385 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 124,303 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 117,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2011 117,358 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 109,734 miles

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

x 2rear light lense covers are broken

Fail 12 Mar 2010 109,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

x 2 rear light lense covers are broken

Pass 19 Jun 2009 106,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 90,850 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 WDJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White 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 WDJ, 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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What year was BG05 WDJ registered?

BG05 WDJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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