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BJ05 MHZ

2005 Renault Trafic

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

178,463 mi
Last recorded178,463 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 178,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 178,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 176,448 miles

Nearside Front washer jet blocked.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 174,881 miles

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 174,879 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 172,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 172,426 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 169,364 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 164,891 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 164,891 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 161,652 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 157,035 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 153,149 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 147,964 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 142,588 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 142,588 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 136,230 miles

o/s/mirror cracked

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 119,475 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 119,464 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

serv light on

Pass 22 Apr 2009 106,869 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 106,869 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 87,843 miles

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 MHZ 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 72.7%.

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 MHZ, 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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What year was BJ05 MHZ registered?

BJ05 MHZ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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