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BJ05 MHU

2005 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,248 mi
Last recorded120,248 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MHU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 120,248 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside - Jacking points repaired + covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle + mounting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Nearside and offside ()

Spare wheel heavily corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Upper stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 120,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside and offside - front jacking points corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play + Boot split all the way around not preventing the ingress of dirt / water etc (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle + mounting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Nearside and offside ()

Spare wheel heavily corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Upper stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 117,618 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates rusty both sides

after market wheels fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2025 117,618 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake back plates deteriorated both sides

after market wheels fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2024 115,247 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear towbar corrodoing

Fail 11 Jan 2024 115,241 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre bracket exc corroded & loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes - outer casings excessively corroded - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear towbar corrodoing

Pass 4 Jan 2023 109,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle bush outer casings corroding

towbar corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2022 104,263 miles

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

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

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

towbar corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 95,869 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 88,326 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,886 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,639 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 66,639 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 57,794 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,207 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 39,166 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 29,821 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 22,375 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,528 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 10,007 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 9,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 5,001 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside mirror damaged advise replacement

steering has slight judder no obvious reason found advise investigation

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 MHU is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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