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BJ56 FRZ

2006 Renault Trafic

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

146,446 mi
Last recorded146,446 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Trafic110,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 FRZ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 146,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front mirror damage

Rear suspension mounts corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2025 141,768 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2025 141,763 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2024 137,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel drum stick (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle surface rust

Rear rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2023 132,652 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 132,619 miles

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

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 127,009 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 126,999 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components (6.1.6 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,412 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 115,246 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bolts corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 115,245 miles

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

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

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))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bolts corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 110,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 110,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 102,907 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 102,907 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 95,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 95,832 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 86,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,600 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 77,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,585 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 59,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 49,626 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 49,490 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 39,656 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,396 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 32,299 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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BJ56 FRZ is a 2006 Renault Trafic in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 110,056 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ56 FRZ, 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 20 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ56 FRZ is a 2006 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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