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BG11 LUF

2011 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

288,222 mi
Last recorded288,222 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Trafic102,258 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 LUF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 288,222 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 288,195 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2023 271,320 miles

Both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside along lower suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged Offside blind spot mirror missing ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 271,256 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside along lower suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged Offside blind spot mirror missing ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 255,007 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 255,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 236,899 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 236,854 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 210,010 miles

Nearside washer jet may require attention

Pass 3 Apr 2018 190,229 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 190,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 172,530 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 172,528 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf brake hose needs securing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 144,651 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 119,236 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,398 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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BG11 LUF is a 2011 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 102,258 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 BG11 LUF, 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 15 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BG11 LUF is a 2011 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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