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BN05 LSV

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,137 mi
Last recorded189,137 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 LSV
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 189,137 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 189,079 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 188,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 178,119 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 167,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil leak from turbo onto dpf

Fail 19 Jan 2023 167,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil leak from turbo onto dpf

Pass 20 Jan 2022

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inners pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inners pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 151,632 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 151,632 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 148,212 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 148,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 143,985 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 140,662 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 140,652 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 137,461 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 137,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 128,390 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 119,910 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 112,917 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 103,571 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,885 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 79,740 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 74,094 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 62,784 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r brake tight

Pass 17 Mar 2009 62,784 miles

n/s/r brake tight

Pass 4 Mar 2008 51,249 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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BN05 LSV is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN05 LSV, 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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BN05 LSV is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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