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BF12 LCZ

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,996 mi
Last recorded70,996 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 70,996 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded, not currently excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT =1.6mm/ uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged ALL belt buckles (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 65,457 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2025 65,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 60,184 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 60,145 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 60,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 57,005 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 52,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2020 48,824 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,576 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 37,021 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 36,989 miles

Front Inner 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear light unit broken

n/s/f bumper insecure

rear pads slightly low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,562 miles

Brake discs (front) worn / lipped.

Nearside Front Drive shaft seal leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,562 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 28,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 20,718 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,718 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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BF12 LCZ is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc 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 LCZ, 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 LCZ registered?

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

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