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BN16 ACF

2016 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,534 mi
Last recorded129,534 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Trafic75,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 ACF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 129,534 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 129,531 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 114,564 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 114,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 100,832 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 100,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 89,918 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 89,911 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 88,417 miles

gearbox/diff bearings noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2021 69,344 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 69,342 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 47,477 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 47,474 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,515 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

clutch pedal antislip worn

Fail 23 Apr 2019 27,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror glass missing (3.3 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

clutch pedal antislip worn

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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BN16 ACF is a 2016 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2016 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 75,148 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 BN16 ACF, 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 10 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BN16 ACF registered?

BN16 ACF is a 2016 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 April 2016.

Is BN16 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 ACF shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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