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EJ12 BTX

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

227,675 mi
Last recorded227,675 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 BTX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2025 227,675 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine oil level is below the minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sliding door is damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2024 224,916 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure lens missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 224,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure lens missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 222,931 miles

duel purpose vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2023 222,931 miles

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

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

duel purpose vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2021 209,763 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 209,763 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 200,055 miles

Engine coolant level is low

Offside Rear Hand brake cable clip missing

Offside Rear Sliding door damaged but still functions as normal

Fail 30 Jul 2020 200,045 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine coolant level is low

Offside Rear Hand brake cable clip missing

Offside Rear Sliding door damaged but still functions as normal

Pass 8 Apr 2019 178,627 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 178,627 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 164,609 miles

nearside front Mcpherson strut has slight play in upper attachment

Pass 31 Mar 2017 147,656 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 147,654 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 110,413 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,268 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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EJ12 BTX is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EJ12 BTX, 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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EJ12 BTX is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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