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BV05 XHC

2005 Renault Traffic

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

235,684 mi
Last recorded235,684 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Traffic103,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 XHC
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 235,684 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 229,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 220,275 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 220,275 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear LENS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 19 Mar 2018 214,448 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 204,983 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 204,983 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 193,543 miles

Centre Upper high level disconnected/inoperative

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 193,543 miles

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

Centre Upper high level disconnected/inoperative

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 186,406 miles

both seals are damaged on front

Fail 20 Mar 2015 186,337 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

both seals are damaged on front

Pass 25 Mar 2014 175,185 miles

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

o/s/r light lens broken

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 160,549 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 140,303 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 139,964 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 116,368 miles

front brake discs worn thin

slight wear ends of steering rack

slight wear o/s/f ball joint

Fail 7 Mar 2011 116,368 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

slight wear ends of steering rack

slight wear o/s/f ball joint

Pass 18 Feb 2010 96,778 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,069 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Traffic?

Based on 4,751 MOT tests across 364 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
364
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 170
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 147
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 107
position lamp(s) not working 102
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BV05 XHC is a 2005 Renault Traffic in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Renault Traffic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 103,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Traffic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 170 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV05 XHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Traffic typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Traffic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BV05 XHC is a 2005 Renault Traffic, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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