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BG55 EPX

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,797 mi
Last recorded179,797 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 EPX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 179,797 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 175,678 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 167,834 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 155,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 155,582 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 149,539 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2017 149,539 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front windscreen cracked

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 147,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower windscreen cracked

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 147,763 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

all tyres fitted do not have commercial load rating

Pass 22 Jul 2015 146,935 miles

both front tyres cutting out on inner edge nsr tyre has 3mm tread and perishing on outer wall

Fail 22 Jul 2015 146,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

both front tyres cutting out on inner edge nsr tyre has 3mm tread and perishing on outer wall

Pass 17 Apr 2014 145,377 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 145,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 142,596 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 132,243 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 116,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R Tyre side wall cut

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 103,521 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 85,687 miles

front pads approx 70% worn out

signs of some light corrosion to both rear discs o k at test time

signs of some surface corrosion and pitting to both front discs. BORDERLINE PASS

slight play in near side and off side of steering rack. not excessive at rest time

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 EPX is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EPX, 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 EPX is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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