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BN05 MUW

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

169,545 mi
Last recorded169,545 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 169,545 miles

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2026 169,515 miles

Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out riggers Both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 169,061 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounts slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 169,059 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Mounts slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 167,553 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 166,321 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 164,900 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 156,607 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 146,537 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 140,373 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 140,373 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 136,318 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cables (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 133,320 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 133,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 129,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 129,622 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 125,540 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 125,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 121,267 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 119,695 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 119,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 97,232 miles

see advise sheet number 386236942382

Fail 11 Dec 2012 97,087 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

glow plug light on

Pass 14 Dec 2011 86,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

steering rack offside and nearside inner joints slight wear

Fail 9 Dec 2011 86,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

steering rack offside and nearside inner joints slight wear

Fail 13 Oct 2011 86,897 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs badly corroded

warning light on dash

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 2 Jun 2010 81,017 miles

front brake disc worn

front brake pads worn

Fail 2 Jun 2010 81,017 miles

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

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

front brake disc worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 21 May 2009 81,382 miles

dip stick in oil filler cap unable to get oil temp rearding

nearside front tyre small cut on outside wall

oil leak off engine

steering rack offside abnd nearside inner joints slight wear

Fail 20 May 2009 81,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

dip stick in oil filler cap unable to get oil temp rearding

nearside front tyre small cut on outside wall

oil leak off engine

steering rack offside abnd nearside inner joints slight wear

Pass 1 May 2008 64,067 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 MUW is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 March 2005.

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