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RF12 DXW

2012 Renault Trafic

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,718 mi
Last recorded122,718 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF12 DXW
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 122,718 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 122,574 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 119,575 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 119,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 116,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 112,878 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 112,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 109,413 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 102,615 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 93,978 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 93,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 83,192 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 71,277 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,134 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,778 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,994 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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RF12 DXW is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF12 DXW, 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 RF12 DXW registered?

RF12 DXW is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is RF12 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF12 DXW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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