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BN05 XGV

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

207,101 mi
Last recorded207,101 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 207,101 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 19 May 2017 170,016 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 May 2017 170,016 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective stable arm ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 May 2016 136,737 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Gearbox has a little oil leak

Fail 18 May 2016 136,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Gearbox has a little oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 103,476 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 103,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 94,539 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 85,145 miles

n/s/f tyre is close to legal limits

Fail 18 May 2013 85,145 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre is close to legal limits

Pass 19 May 2012 76,692 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 76,692 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 66,592 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 66,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 56,919 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 56,919 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 47,700 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,354 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 XGV is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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