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BG55 EPU

2006 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,983 mi
Last recorded72,983 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Trafic110,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 EPU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 72,983 miles

Front Coil spring corroded OS & NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded OS & NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 72,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 72,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 71,985 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 1 Mar 2023 70,026 miles

OS and NS front inner steering rack joint has lsight play

Pass 9 Mar 2022 67,384 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 63,753 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack end has slight play

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,526 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

unable to clearly see front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,289 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering rack slight seepage from a seal NSF

os and ns front steering rack end joint has slight play

Fail 18 Nov 2017 59,282 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering rack slight seepage from a seal NSF

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

os and ns front steering rack end joint has slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,859 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 55,893 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 53,286 miles

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 24 Oct 2015 53,286 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 13 Oct 2014 44,904 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mounting defective.

osf seat belt retracting mechanism slightly slower than normal.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 44,904 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine mounting defective.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,679 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 46,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 44,382 miles

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

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

airbag light

Pass 2 Apr 2011 41,484 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 35,065 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 EPU is a 2006 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EPU, 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 EPU is a 2006 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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