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BJ59 LXV

2009 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

188,809 mi
Last recorded188,809 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Trafic106,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 LXV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 188,809 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 183,996 miles

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

centre engine mount rubber split

gearbox oil leake on nearside driveshaft

Pass 31 Oct 2022 179,950 miles

Central Front Lower small stone chip on windscreen

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 179,950 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower small stone chip on windscreen

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 179,754 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside front link rod slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2021 177,218 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 171,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 163,133 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 163,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 153,153 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 153,153 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 145,937 miles

Offside mirror backing insecure

Offside wide angle mirror missing

front number plate damaged

washer bottle insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2017 145,937 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides not working and aims not checked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside mirror backing insecure

Offside wide angle mirror missing

front number plate damaged

washer bottle insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2016 135,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut, not in excess of the requirements but still deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner shoulder ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2015 124,840 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Nov 2015 124,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low both dip beams (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal rubber worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2014 113,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray damaged but secure

Fail 22 Nov 2014 113,297 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray damaged but secure

Pass 26 Nov 2013 100,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

nearside front upper macphearson mounting noisey

Fail 21 Nov 2013 100,732 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

nearside front upper macphearson mounting noisey

Pass 16 Nov 2012 91,904 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 91,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

heavy wear to front discs

rear discs corroding

rear pads low

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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BJ59 LXV is a 2009 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2009 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,336 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 BJ59 LXV, 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 17 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BJ59 LXV is a 2009 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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