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BJ55 VHV

2005 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,340 mi
Last recorded139,340 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VHV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 139,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service light on dash

Fail 10 Feb 2022 139,016 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2021 128,107 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 118,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 105,688 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 117,582 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 86,156 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 60,985 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 60,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 18,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,610 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 14,610 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 13,429 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 4,471 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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BJ55 VHV is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BJ55 VHV, 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 BJ55 VHV registered?

BJ55 VHV is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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