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FM12 DRM

2015 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,991 mi
Last recorded138,991 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Renault Trafic81,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 DRM
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 138,991 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 124,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17c (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,696 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back shield deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2023 108,696 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back shield deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2022 98,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to fail limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play close to fail limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 86,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 28 Aug 2019 61,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2018 46,171 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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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FM12 DRM is a 2015 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 81,054 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 FM12 DRM, 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 11 years old, this Renault Trafic is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FM12 DRM is a 2015 Renault Trafic, first registered on 25 March 2015.

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The MOT history for FM12 DRM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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