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BG12 HFR

2012 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,528 mi
Last recorded166,528 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 HFR
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 166,528 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 147,774 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 147,774 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 65 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 141,022 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 141,019 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 138,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 135,486 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 130,291 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 128,177 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 124,122 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 112,816 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 88,908 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Gearbox slightly oily

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,647 miles

Front 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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BG12 HFR is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG12 HFR, 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 BG12 HFR registered?

BG12 HFR is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is BG12 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 HFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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