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BG55 EKY

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,931 mi
Last recorded226,931 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 EKY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 226,931 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 226,931 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 222,693 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Also noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 209,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (and outer) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 207,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 207,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 183,062 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 153,936 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 147,249 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 137,354 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 137,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 130,837 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links have movement

Brake check required as front pads have worn low

Os rear coil spring is very corroded at base

Pass 20 Jan 2014 119,683 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 119,683 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 96,786 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 93,510 miles

o/s rear lamp outer cover broken

Fail 16 Dec 2011 93,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear lamp outer cover broken

slight play in both sides inner steering tie rod joints

Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,793 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,214 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,078 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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BG55 EKY is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG55 EKY, 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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BG55 EKY is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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