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SO55 BDU

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

198,270 mi
Last recorded198,270 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 BDU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 198,270 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 198,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2021 186,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 176,820 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 164,396 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 164,394 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front link bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both rears (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face major deterioration (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

bonnet safety mech.seized

Pass 3 Mar 2018 150,751 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 150,607 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 136,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 119,251 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 119,251 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded on insides

Fail 29 Feb 2016 119,140 miles

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

Item removed from windscreen

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in inner sidewall

Fail 17 Feb 2016 118,803 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Item removed from windscreen

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in inner sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 132,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 132,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,098 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,226 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 72,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 60,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 60,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 52,530 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 45,044 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 45,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside 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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SO55 BDU is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SO55 BDU, 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 SO55 BDU registered?

SO55 BDU is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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