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BO53 JEF

2012 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

213,652 mi
Last recorded213,652 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 JEF
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 213,652 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 213,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 209,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 202,964 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 202,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 196,904 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 192,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 186,245 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 171,507 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 129,524 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 9 Nov 2017 129,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,411 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 63,819 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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BO53 JEF is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BO53 JEF, 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 BO53 JEF registered?

BO53 JEF is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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