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BG55 VLM

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

134,527 mi
Last recorded134,527 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 134,527 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper spring mounted areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 134,443 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside seat belt retracing mechanism slow to retract

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear upper spring mounted areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 130,360 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and offside seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract

Slight play near side front upper strut mount bearing

Fail 30 Oct 2024 130,093 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlights dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside and offside seat belt retracting mechanism slow to retract

Slight play near side front upper strut mount bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2023 124,798 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn and splitting on outer edges

Fail 3 Nov 2023 124,798 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn and splitting on outer edges

Pass 21 Nov 2022 120,144 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 120,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 115,656 miles

Offside Front support strength brace rusty

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

h/brake cable fraying slightly/rusty

slight play in both upper strut mount bearings

Pass 10 Nov 2020 113,487 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mount bearing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

h/brake cable rusty/fraying

Fail 5 Nov 2020 113,426 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mount bearing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

h/brake cable rusty/fraying

Pass 8 Nov 2019 110,878 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2019 110,878 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Strut mount bearing worn

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2018 109,153 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 109,153 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,415 miles

slight play in top strut mounts

Pass 1 Nov 2016 103,677 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2016 103,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2015 100,421 miles

front brake discs very rusty slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Nov 2015 100,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs very rusty slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty

n/s/rear tyre very close to limit

Fail 30 Apr 2014 96,856 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs rusty

n/s/rear tyre very close to limit

Pass 2 May 2013 86,046 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Fail 1 May 2013 86,046 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2012 79,472 miles

Cuts in inside of nearside front tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 7 Jan 2011 57,485 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 40,149 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 40,146 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 26,741 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 VLM is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLM, 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 VLM is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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