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BJ59 VMW

2009 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,384 mi
Last recorded167,384 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Trafic106,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 167,384 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 167,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush unbonded from frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 146,019 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 140,672 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 132,957 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 132,891 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 125,722 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 125,202 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper not checked (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 115,430 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 115,428 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 107,967 miles

Front both front abs wires insecure

Nearside Front Outer cv boot insecure

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 96,970 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 96,970 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 92,401 miles

Hand brake cables have slight corrosion

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

Rear Both rear tyres starting crack - cuts - no cords - 195 65 R16c

Rear Brake discs starting pitt/corrosion

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

front pads starting get low inside

Fail 8 Oct 2016 92,401 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Hand brake cables have slight corrosion

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

Rear Both rear tyres starting crack - cuts - no cords - 195 65 R16c

Rear Brake discs starting pitt/corrosion

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

front pads starting get low inside

Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,211 miles

o/s/r nail in tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2015 82,297 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

o/s/r nail in tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2014 64,843 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 45,382 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 30,266 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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BJ59 VMW is a 2009 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW is a 2009 Renault Trafic, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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