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BN05 XFR

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

165,734 mi
Last recorded165,734 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 165,734 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 165,736 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 165,713 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 165,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 165,709 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 165,709 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 165,655 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 165,535 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 165,535 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and o/s front outrigers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 160,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge badly worn and bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front outrigger corroded and holed

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded and holed

both rear back plates corroded and holed

engine management light on

Fail 19 Feb 2018 160,777 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge badly worn and bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front outrigger corroded and holed

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

Offside Front outrigger corroded and holed

both rear back plates corroded and holed

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2017 152,086 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 151,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 146,288 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 146,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 139,810 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 135,444 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 135,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 114,633 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 113,814 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 113,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both top strut bearings slightly stiff in operation

Pass 30 Apr 2011 108,719 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 108,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

battery light flashing on

both front tyres wearing on outter edges

Pass 29 Apr 2010 105,032 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 104,984 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2009 100,624 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 86,618 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 XFR 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 63%.

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 XFR, 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 XFR is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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