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NX05 BCV

2005 Renault Traffic

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

390,180 mi
Last recorded390,180 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Traffic103,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 BCV
MakeRenault
ModelTraffic
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 390,180 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 382,126 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 379,317 miles

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

slight blow from injector seal

Pass 23 Sep 2021 355,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake efficiency only just met requires attention

Fail 22 Sep 2021 355,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bush out of housing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake efficiency only just met requires attention

Pass 22 Sep 2020 331,752 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Sep 2019 297,165 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

slight play n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 4 Sep 2018 265,564 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 235,558 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 228,983 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Rear Anti-roll link close to leaf spring

Fail 29 Jul 2016 228,983 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll link close to leaf spring

Pass 14 Jul 2015 208,099 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 140,263 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 92,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 52,543 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 31,791 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 26,359 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 21,560 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,387 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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NX05 BCV is a 2005 Renault Traffic in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NX05 BCV, 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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What year was NX05 BCV registered?

NX05 BCV is a 2005 Renault Traffic, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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The MOT history for NX05 BCV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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