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EJ12 BTU

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,825 mi
Last recorded192,825 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 BTU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 192,825 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 192,753 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 182,431 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 182,431 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jun 2024 176,132 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 176,043 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 160,769 miles

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 9 Jun 2022 145,896 miles

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

brake fluid discoloured

hood release lever broken

Pass 7 Dec 2020 113,838 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 86,092 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 58,147 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 58,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 51,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,962 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 32,304 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,242 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 12,242 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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EJ12 BTU is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EJ12 BTU, 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 EJ12 BTU registered?

EJ12 BTU is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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