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BF12 LBU

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,017 mi
Last recorded82,017 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 LBU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 82,017 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 78,395 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mounting area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mounting area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 67,850 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 67,850 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 52,261 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 52,261 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 in the clip (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 45,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,352 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 45,348 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle out by 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 43,835 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,855 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 17,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 12,992 miles

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

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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BF12 LBU is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BF12 LBU, 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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BF12 LBU is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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