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YY55 BKJ

2005 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,142 mi
Last recorded207,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 BKJ
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 207,142 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 199,870 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, under fuel tank pipe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front play in steering rack

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after handbrake application (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 190,662 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 181,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner half of main tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner half of main tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 171,827 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 171,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 162,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 155,006 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 155,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 148,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 141,095 miles

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

Nearside rack and pinion track ball worn but to excess.

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

smoke test clear

Fail 6 Oct 2017 141,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside rack and pinion track ball worn but to excess.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

smoke test clear

Pass 29 Oct 2016 135,182 miles

smoke test clear

Pass 21 Oct 2015 126,699 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 118,288 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,867 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 94,024 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 94,016 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 6 Sep 2011 82,510 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 74,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,443 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 46,294 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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YY55 BKJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YY55 BKJ, 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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YY55 BKJ is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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