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BN05 GHJ

2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

120,104 mi
Last recorded120,104 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100117,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 GHJ
MakeRenault
ModelLL29 DCI 100
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 120,104 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 120,103 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 118,187 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front upper strut tops worn

Fail 22 May 2025 118,187 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front upper strut tops worn

Pass 24 May 2024 116,425 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 116,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 113,778 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 113,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Leading to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on front of engine (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 106,554 miles

ADVISE CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT OUT RIGGERS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 100,887 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 96,624 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 96,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 86,868 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,922 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 72,922 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,476 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 61,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,864 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 59,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 57,005 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 57,003 miles

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

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,128 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

slight bind to offside front & rear brakes

Fail 8 Oct 2013 51,128 miles

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

slight bind to offside front & rear brakes

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,177 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,048 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 37,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,568 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2009 33,359 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,327 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,200 miles

How Reliable is the Renault LL29 DCI 100?

Based on 18,285 MOT tests across 1,182 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
7,993
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,432
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 784
position lamp(s) not working 690
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 570
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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BN05 GHJ is a 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 117,625 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 LL29 DCI 100 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,432 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN05 GHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault LL29 DCI 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Renault LL29 DCI 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN05 GHJ is a 2005 Renault LL29 DCI 100, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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