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BG05 XHJ

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,305 mi
Last recorded169,305 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 169,305 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 169,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 168,841 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 162,214 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 153,544 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 148,227 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 148,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle also rear door handle broken can not open door from outside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 142,163 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 142,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 136,189 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 129,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 128,808 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 128,808 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 122,398 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 121,178 miles

nsf steering wrack boot twisted

coolant low

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

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 111,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside wing mirror cracked and taped in place

Fail 2 Dec 2013 111,938 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside wing mirror cracked and taped in place

Pass 26 Nov 2012 102,852 miles

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

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 95,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

centre hand brake cable corroded

coolant change due

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Nov 2011 95,816 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

centre hand brake cable corroded

coolant change due

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 86,224 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 86,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 62,618 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 62,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2008 46,193 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

dampness around steering rack

Pass 6 May 2008 46,193 miles

dampness around steering rack

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 XHJ 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 61.5%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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