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BG56 GCK

2006 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

171,509 mi
Last recorded171,509 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Trafic110,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 171,509 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 171,509 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BED BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 171,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength SPRING MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 11 Dec 2024 164,347 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 157,012 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 153,717 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 153,717 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 149,144 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 149,124 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 143,689 miles

windscreen damaged n/s but not in vision

Fail 10 Nov 2020 143,689 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

windscreen damaged n/s but not in vision

Pass 25 Nov 2019 138,550 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 130,207 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 123,550 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,280 miles

Oil leak turbo return pipe ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 116,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak turbo return pipe ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 108,453 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 100,264 miles

crack in screen

front reg plate damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2014 100,211 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

crack in screen

front reg plate damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2013 90,876 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 78,666 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 78,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,254 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 69,686 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 69,684 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,036 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 52,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 GCK is a 2006 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 BG56 GCK, 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 GCK is a 2006 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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