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BN05 MSU

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,793 mi
Last recorded184,793 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 184,793 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 182,222 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 180,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 173,236 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

O/S/F SHOCK LEAK

Fail 15 Sep 2021 173,236 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

O/S/F SHOCK LEAK

Pass 30 Oct 2020 169,251 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 169,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 164,750 miles

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

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

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))

n/s handbrake effort low but enough to meet requirements

Pass 14 Nov 2018 160,365 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear cracking on side wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 160,365 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear cracking on side wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 155,663 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 146,703 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 138,499 miles

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

Offside rear light damaged

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 138,499 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside rear light damaged

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 129,644 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 129,644 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 110,109 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 5 Feb 2013 110,106 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 4 Jan 2012 83,374 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 83,374 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 55,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MSU is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BN05 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

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

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