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BT61 YMC

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,524 mi
Last recorded155,524 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 155,524 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge slight miss shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 155,521 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged edge slight miss shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 140,950 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 140,950 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut top mount play

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 126,899 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 126,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 113,642 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 113,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 103,260 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 103,260 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 99,427 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,918 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,133 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,403 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 80,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,804 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake pads appear to be getting low

play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 17 Feb 2015 57,120 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,120 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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BT61 YMC is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMC, 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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BT61 YMC is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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