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BJ05 ZLE

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,527 mi
Last recorded149,527 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 149,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 145,023 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 145,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,952 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2023 140,952 miles

Brake cable damaged park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 136,724 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

front grill insecure.

reverse light not working.

Fail 10 Oct 2022 136,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

front grill insecure.

reverse light not working.

Pass 7 Oct 2021 133,199 miles

offside rear reflector damaged

reverse light not working

Fail 7 Oct 2021 133,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

offside rear reflector damaged

reverse light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2020 128,691 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 124,185 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 121,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 119,599 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 119,598 miles

Central Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 99,606 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 99,606 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,059 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,856 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,287 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 75,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,082 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 69,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 60,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs corroded/worn, esp.inner surface

Pass 5 Jun 2010 52,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,758 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 37,616 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 ZLE 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 69.2%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

BJ05 ZLE is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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