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BN05 XGJ

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,137 mi
Last recorded170,137 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 170,137 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 164,281 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 164,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Left hand signal not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 160,385 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 154,962 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 154,902 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 150,474 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 150,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 141,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 117,456 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 105,349 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 105,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 92,928 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 92,921 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 84,376 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,859 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 74,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 60,892 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 60,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 48,210 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,222 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 35,222 miles

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

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 XGJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

BN05 XGJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 24 April 2005.

Is BN05 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 XGJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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