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DS12 JSU

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,150 mi
Last recorded95,150 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 JSU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 95,150 miles

Both front shockers corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks on outer wall but not deep enough for cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2026 95,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken At bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working Both front PUMP inoperative (3.5 (a))

Both front shockers corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks on outer wall but not deep enough for cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 May 2022 95,105 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 79,749 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 78,399 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 78,396 miles

Brake cable insecure front park brake cable (1.1.15 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 75,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 75,349 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 71,445 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 71,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 68,542 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,272 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,110 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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DS12 JSU is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS12 JSU, 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 DS12 JSU registered?

DS12 JSU is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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