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YH55 BDX

2005 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,783 mi
Last recorded123,783 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 BDX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 123,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 123,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 123,093 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 123,091 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 121,299 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 121,299 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 120,324 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 120,323 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 117,328 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 117,324 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 116,535 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe

Rear discs

steering play

Fail 16 Feb 2021 116,532 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake pipe

Rear discs

steering play

Pass 17 Feb 2020 115,343 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both front brake pipes corroding

front brake pads [offside front] corroding

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2020 115,336 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected abs wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both front brake pipes corroding

front brake pads [offside front] corroding

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,575 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 109,660 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Feb 2017 106,520 miles

front discs corroding on inside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2016 101,355 miles

Nearside front to back brake pipe corroding

front discs poor

Pass 26 Jan 2015 97,639 miles

front discs wearing

Pass 10 Feb 2014 94,566 miles

front discs and pads wearing

nearside headlight pattern

offside front shock absorber damp

Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,277 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 85,772 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 85,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 74,619 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,012 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,069 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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YH55 BDX is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YH55 BDX, 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 YH55 BDX registered?

YH55 BDX is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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