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BF12 LCY

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,406 mi
Last recorded120,406 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 LCY
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 120,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 111,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 111,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 102,325 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 102,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65 R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides, On limit ()

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 92,360 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 83,897 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 83,897 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 73,116 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 73,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,987 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 58,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,454 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,050 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 32,903 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 32,903 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 22,154 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 LCY is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BF12 LCY, 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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What year was BF12 LCY registered?

BF12 LCY is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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