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BL05 LYU

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,602 mi
Last recorded125,602 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LYU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 125,602 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 125,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,954 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 119,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 114,551 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 110,173 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2018 110,173 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2017 103,235 miles

discs worn

Fail 8 Aug 2017 103,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

discs worn

Fail 15 Jun 2015 92,597 miles

Both Front Steering Rack Arms Contain Movement

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Brake PAds Low

Minor Chips In Windscreen

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing on Sidewalls

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,597 miles

Both Front Steering Rack Arms Contain Movement

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Front Brake PAds Low

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing on Sidewalls

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,812 miles

Emissions test aborted vehicle too clean to produce a test result

Nearside rear tyre worn low and showing small split to outer sidewall not showing inner cord

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 81,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Jun 2013 81,110 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,752 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Play In Both Steering Rack Arms

Rear Brake Discs Scored

Fail 20 Jul 2012 74,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine Undertray Fitted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Play In Both Steering Rack Arms

Rear Brake Discs Scored

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,602 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Slight Movement In Both Steering RAck Arms

Fail 22 Jul 2010 57,928 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Inner Brake PAds Low

Nearside Front Shock Absorber DAmp

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,928 miles

Front Inner Brake PAds Low

Engine Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Shock Absorber DAmp

Pass 24 Jul 2009 45,718 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on edges and have spilts in tread

Pass 31 Jul 2008 35,323 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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BL05 LYU is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LYU, 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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BL05 LYU is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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