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BJ05 BWZ

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

176,472 mi
Last recorded176,472 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 BWZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 176,472 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 176,472 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 172,478 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 172,357 miles

Brake cable insecure broken (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 166,551 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 166,477 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2021 158,177 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 158,177 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 151,367 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 145,182 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 137,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 124,470 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 117,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 113,875 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 113,875 miles

Centre Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 May 2014 102,311 miles

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

offside & nearside front strut tops stiff.

Pass 3 May 2014 102,311 miles

offside & nearside front strut tops stiff.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,330 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 90,309 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 77,925 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 77,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 70,097 miles

front discs worn.

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,097 miles

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

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

front discs worn.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,137 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,870 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,705 miles

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

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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BJ05 BWZ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BJ05 BWZ, 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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BJ05 BWZ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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