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B5 FMC

2012 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,039 mi
Last recorded111,039 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 FMC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 111,039 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2025 106,939 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 106,893 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 104,195 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 100,236 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 94,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 94,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 94,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

bumper damage

Pass 23 Mar 2021 86,719 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 86,718 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction check injection warning on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,438 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 73,937 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower fog light lens broken

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 73,937 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower fog light lens broken

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of cracks

Offside Front tyre showing signs of cracks

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions where to low to read

Fail 22 Mar 2018 70,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of cracks

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

Offside Front tyre showing signs of cracks

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions where to low to read

Pass 14 Mar 2017 62,733 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 62,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 58,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 58,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 44,944 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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B5 FMC is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 100,264 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 Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 FMC, 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 14 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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B5 FMC is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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