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BV13 LYJ

2013 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,119 mi
Last recorded185,119 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Renault Trafic94,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 LYJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 185,119 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 172,357 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 161,893 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 161,890 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 151,190 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 146,189 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 146,188 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 125,898 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 125,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 113,407 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 99,504 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 99,504 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,596 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,605 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,067 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,067 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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BV13 LYJ is a 2013 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2013 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 94,948 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 BV13 LYJ, 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 13 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV13 LYJ registered?

BV13 LYJ is a 2013 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BV13 LYJ safe to buy?

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