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BG56 GBU

2006 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,909 mi
Last recorded166,909 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Trafic110,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 GBU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 166,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 160,834 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 160,834 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 157,681 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 157,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 151,427 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 151,387 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 144,593 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

Nearside washer jet not hitting screen

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front steering rack end joint has slight play

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

m.i.l on

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2022 144,592 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested wont register need to get access to battery (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

Nearside washer jet not hitting screen

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack end joint has slight play

m i l lamp on

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 139,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 131,089 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 125,009 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 115,560 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 115,560 miles

Central Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened broken cable (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 106,774 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,211 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 97,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 88,060 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,877 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,807 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 71,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,195 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,202 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BG56 GBU is a 2006 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BG56 GBU, 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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BG56 GBU is a 2006 Renault Trafic, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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