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BL05 LXN

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

161,446 mi
Last recorded161,446 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LXN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 161,446 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 161,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 157,312 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 157,008 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 152,273 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2019 130,528 miles

drivers seat deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2019 130,524 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers seat deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2018 118,995 miles

drivers seat deteriorated

windscreen washers poor

Fail 27 Jun 2018 118,990 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers seat deteriorated

windscreen washers poor

Pass 21 Jun 2017 107,250 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 107,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,759 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,471 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 90,523 miles

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

advise engine oil filler cap in poor order

Fail 24 Jun 2014 90,523 miles

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

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

advise engine oil filler cap in poor order

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,713 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,127 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 84,122 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,104 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f (outer) seat not allowing adult seat belt check

Fail 20 Jun 2011 76,104 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/f (outer) seat not allowing adult seat belt check

Pass 16 Feb 2010 54,806 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 54,789 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,715 miles

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

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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BL05 LXN is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BL05 LXN, 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 BL05 LXN registered?

BL05 LXN is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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