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GF12 OTC

2012 Renault Trafic

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,608 mi
Last recorded156,608 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 OTC
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 156,608 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 156,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2025 149,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 146,294 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 144,210 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 143,887 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 143,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 132,103 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 132,101 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 126,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 126,638 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 123,479 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 123,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 93,542 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 93,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,096 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,643 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 58,464 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,454 miles

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

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,653 miles

Outer sidewalls on all four road tyres in poor condition

Fail 20 Feb 2015 39,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer sidewalls on all four road tyres in poor condition

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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GF12 OTC is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GF12 OTC, 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 GF12 OTC registered?

GF12 OTC is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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The MOT history for GF12 OTC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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