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BG05 XHL

2005 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,995 mi
Last recorded135,995 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 XHL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 135,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 135,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 130,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 124,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 121,064 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 117,025 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 111,751 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 111,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on///// (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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 104,932 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 104,932 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 95,505 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 87,054 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Centre (3.5.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 87,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened Centre (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,171 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs and pads low / worn / coroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 67,945 miles

front discs and pads low / worn / coroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,384 miles

Centre park brake cable slightly corroded

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

OSR tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Jul 2012 51,011 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 42,855 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,641 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,483 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 XHL is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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