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BN05 LVW

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

166,477 mi
Last recorded166,477 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 LVW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 166,477 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front outer sill damaged due to incorrect jacking position

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Radiator poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside, trailing arm front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 166,477 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front outer sill damaged due to incorrect jacking position

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Radiator poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside, trailing arm front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 165,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front offside and nearside jacking outriggers are corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer sill damaged due to incorrect jacking position

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside, trailing arm front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

radiator poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2025 165,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front offside and nearside jacking outriggers are corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill damaged due to incorrect jacking position

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside, trailing arm front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

radiator poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2024 164,821 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3.8mm, Outer Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside in Base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare Wheel Carrier Corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 164,821 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth 3.8mm, Outer Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside in Base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare Wheel Carrier Corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 153,888 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Fuel Tank Strap Broken, Fuel Tank Still Secure

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

Nearside Front Upper Slight Play Top Suspension

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Slight Play Top Suspension Mount

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in Tyre Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare Wheel Carrier Starting to Corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2022 148,134 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 146,451 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))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 146,451 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))

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

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 140,030 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2020 140,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 134,906 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2019 134,900 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2018 122,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre wall deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 112,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 105,143 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing unevenly (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts badly worn (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,186 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,647 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 84,647 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,426 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,854 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 61,854 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,113 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,720 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,872 miles

highlevel stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Feb 2008 14,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LVW is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White 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 LVW, 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 LVW is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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