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BJ05 ZXA

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

159,795 mi
Last recorded159,795 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 159,795 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion.

Pass 24 Jul 2024 186,528 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 185,823 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 183,788 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 181,198 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 181,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 178,153 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on the rack are corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

secondary bonnet release is seized

Pass 7 Aug 2019 174,170 miles

Nearside handbrake cable heavily corroded

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 174,164 miles

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

Nearside handbrake cable heavily corroded

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 170,293 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 170,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 166,727 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 166,722 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 158,038 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 158,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 151,966 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 151,965 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2014 144,479 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 133,991 miles

o/s/r fog light damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2013 133,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

o/s/r fog light damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 118,237 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 104,486 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 104,444 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 88,314 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,415 miles

some damage to osr fog/reverse light lens note reverse light no working (non testable item)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 55,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some damage to osr fog/reverse light lens note reverse light no working (non testable item)

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 ZXA is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

BJ05 ZXA is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 April 2005.

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