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BJ05 ZMU

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,729 mi
Last recorded194,729 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 194,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 182,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 174,800 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 168,919 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 168,917 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 167,889 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 167,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 149,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear high level brake light inoperative

Fail 19 Jan 2021 149,039 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel cable broken (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear high level brake light inoperative

Pass 29 May 2019 120,427 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 103,561 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 85,967 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 85,802 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,494 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 55,181 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 55,181 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 46,586 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 46,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,722 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,551 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,835 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,703 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 ZMU is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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