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BJ05 MHX

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,971 mi
Last recorded165,971 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MHX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 165,971 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction dash top (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 162,616 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 162,616 miles

Central Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 162,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 158,744 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 158,697 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 155,631 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 147,895 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 138,727 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 128,799 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 128,738 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 124,859 miles

front brake discs outer faces scored

near side front shock absorber starting to leak

oil leaks dripping from bottom of gearbox

rear brake discs inner faces rusting

Fail 6 Mar 2017 124,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clonk from off side front suspension but unable to determine where from during m.o.t.

front brake discs outer faces scored

near side front shock starting to leak

oil leaking and dripping from gearbox

rear brake discs inner faces rusting

Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,426 miles

near side rear brake disc inner face rusting

oil leaks

Fail 14 Mar 2016 120,122 miles

Ball joint has excessive play near side steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear brake disc inner face rusting

oil leaks

Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,000 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 107,134 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 104,558 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 100,647 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 100,593 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 100,251 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 31 Oct 2008 100,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn low and on limits-borderline pass.May be below service limits and need attention

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

horn weak and on limits

play in nearside steering rack on limits and needs attention

play in offside steering rack-needs attention

screw in nearside front tyre tread

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 MHX is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ05 MHX, 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 MHX is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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