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ST55 BOF

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

148,272 mi
Last recorded148,272 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 BOF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 148,272 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 148,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened at front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 145,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 145,607 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 141,647 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 141,647 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 136,042 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf and osf ()

Fail 18 Jan 2023 136,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nsf and osf ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 132,180 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 132,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 128,569 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 124,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 124,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 121,895 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 118,141 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 118,141 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 114,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016 114,752 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Coolant level low, below minimum.

Front Headlamp aim too low both o/s and n/s (1.8)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear in n/s front side tube

Fail 28 Oct 2015 108,823 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear in n/s front side tube

Pass 21 Nov 2014 103,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 103,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,433 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,972 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 85,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2011 72,278 miles

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

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

front brake discs poor condition

nearside / offside front tyres badly feathered across tread

Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,965 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 53,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,304 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 30,304 miles

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

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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ST55 BOF is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 ST55 BOF, 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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ST55 BOF is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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