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BN05 NHJ

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

241,439 mi
Last recorded241,439 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 241,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Back plate corroded but has disc brakes

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat has headrest missing

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear coil springs mismatch

Fail 29 Aug 2023 241,252 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Back plate corroded but has disc brakes

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat has headrest missing

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

rear coil springs mismatch

Pass 10 Mar 2022 223,273 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear General corrosion on suspension component

Pass 11 Mar 2021 210,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 210,869 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 203,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F lower ball joint has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 192,888 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2019 192,888 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2018 180,029 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 180,029 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 169,749 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 156,582 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 141,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 129,218 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2014 129,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2013 111,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 21 Feb 2012 97,182 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,204 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)

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

slight play in both steering arms / front discs worn /

Pass 25 Feb 2010 68,989 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

offside front wiper

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,966 miles

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

main beam switch sticks

Fail 25 Feb 2009 44,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

main beam switch sticks

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2008 35,832 miles

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

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

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 NHJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NHJ, 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 NHJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 27 March 2005.

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