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BV56 FFN

2006 Renault Trafic

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

181,175 mi
Last recorded181,175 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Renault Trafic110,056 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 FFN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 181,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sides front jacking boxes have slight corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2023 180,077 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 173,785 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 171,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 171,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 168,243 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 163,412 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 163,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 155,351 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 155,351 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 147,501 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 147,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 140,862 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 140,697 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/r calliper hand brake lever seized (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 131,067 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 131,067 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 124,589 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 124,589 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 118,553 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 109,908 miles

Wheel trims fitted.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 95,014 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 95,014 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 73,845 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 57,321 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,321 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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BV56 FFN is a 2006 Renault Trafic in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 110,056 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 BV56 FFN, 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 20 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV56 FFN is a 2006 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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