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GF12 XBL

2012 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,168 mi
Last recorded110,168 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 XBL
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 110,168 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on the limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 110,168 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on the limit. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 98,352 miles

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

Front front subframe rear bushes perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

both headlamp lenses slightly discoloured

windscreen chipped

Fail 19 Sep 2024 98,352 miles

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

Front front subframe rear bushes perished

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

both headlamp lenses slightly discoloured

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Sep 2023 85,551 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 75,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 70,901 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,270 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 60,706 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 59,906 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 54,996 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,517 miles

emissions not recorded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 35,356 miles

no reading from emissions detected

Fail 13 Apr 2015 35,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

no reading from emissions detected

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 XBL is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GF12 XBL, 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 XBL registered?

GF12 XBL is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is GF12 XBL safe to buy?

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