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BJ05 ZVW

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

133,940 mi
Last recorded133,940 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 ZVW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 133,940 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2026 133,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 123,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi join area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Jacking points corroded

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 123,607 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi join area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Jacking points corroded

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

Pass 21 May 2024 112,894 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 105,257 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 97,073 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 97,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 92,375 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 92,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,406 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 87,406 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 80,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked / broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp slightly obscured by plate surround

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 80,522 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked / broken (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp slightly obscured by plate surround

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,065 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position light flashes with indicator

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 69,058 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position light flashes with indicator

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,945 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 59,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,359 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,613 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,530 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 36,148 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 36,148 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 32,109 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 32,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 28,711 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 23,817 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,881 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 ZVW is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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