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BN05 LTU

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,604 mi
Last recorded180,604 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 180,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 175,625 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 175,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 171,313 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum Topped up fluid (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 168,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 125,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 91,620 miles

Nearside Front knocking noise from engine bay when starting and stopping the engine

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,863 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 86,863 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 81,465 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 81,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,648 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 72,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers and undertrays covering component's

oil leak

slight play in both inner steering joints

Fail 17 Mar 2016 72,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays covering component's

oil leak

slight play in both inner steering joints

Fail 19 Mar 2015 65,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,204 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,435 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,942 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre craking

oil leak

play in offside steering arm

rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Mar 2012 47,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre craking

oil leak

play in offside steering arm

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,754 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 38,752 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,777 miles

marks on car

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,002 miles

both rear tyres scuffed

offside front tyre close to legal limit

play in both front steering arms

travel on handbrake

Fail 10 Mar 2009

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

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

both rear tyres scuffed

offside front tyre close to legal limit

play in both front steering arms

travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,407 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 LTU is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LTU, 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 BN05 LTU registered?

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

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