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BT61 YJS

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

194,064 mi
Last recorded194,064 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 YJS
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 194,064 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 183,068 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 183,067 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 180,382 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 180,369 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp Assembly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp Assembly (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 173,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 173,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 167,415 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 167,375 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side binding poss cable (1.4.1 (a))

emissions not tested due to eml on.

Pass 14 Oct 2020 162,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 162,988 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))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 156,804 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 156,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Not adjusting! (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 151,278 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 136,144 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 136,144 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 110,386 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 110,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 84,644 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,332 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 57,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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BT61 YJS is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BT61 YJS, 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 BT61 YJS registered?

BT61 YJS is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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