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BG55 ELJ

2006 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,454 mi
Last recorded92,454 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Trafic110,056 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ELJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 92,454 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 92,451 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 84,816 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 78,723 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 72,259 miles

front brake pads linings

Fail 3 Aug 2023 72,256 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads linings

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,311 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Aug 2022 64,309 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2021 60,358 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 60,358 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 54,506 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 54,506 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 50,816 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 48,854 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,604 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 45,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,174 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 37,060 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,390 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 26,549 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 21,159 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 ELJ is a 2006 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 110,056 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 ELJ, 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 20 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG55 ELJ is a 2006 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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