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BJ59 VMT

2009 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,393 mi
Last recorded213,393 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Trafic106,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VMT
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 213,393 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 203,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively NSF antilock braking system wire loose and worn slightly repositioned on test (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NS lower blind spot mirror missing but does not affect vision (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively NSF brake has slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre wearing close to legal limit and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear hi level brake light inoperative and lens missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 203,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL on at time of test indicating a fault (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively NSF antilock braking system wire loose and worn slightly repositioned on test (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged NS lower blind spot mirror missing but does not affect vision (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively NSF brake has slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre wearing close to legal limit and wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear hi level brake light inoperative and lens missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 195,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont lock into place (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount / bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Fail 8 May 2024 195,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended wont lock into place (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount / bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 4 May 2023 187,471 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 187,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road very badly cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2022 178,915 miles

Nearside Inner door handle insecure

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

travel in parking brake leaver may need adjustment

Fail 10 Feb 2022 178,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount bearing defective (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner door handle insecure

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

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 14 Jan 2021 167,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 155,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 139,856 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 139,856 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 125,300 miles

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 93,691 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 80,206 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 80,206 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,643 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight cut in side wall of tyre o/s/f

Pass 27 Dec 2012 44,196 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 44,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 VMT is a 2009 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMT, 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 VMT is a 2009 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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