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SY12 TXD

2012 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,676 mi
Last recorded195,676 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 TXD
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 195,676 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 183,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 183,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn at inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 158,511 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion at both front outriggers.

Fail 19 Feb 2024 158,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion at both front outriggers.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 136,994 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 136,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 126,047 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 120,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 121,119 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 121,119 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 118,852 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 118,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 113,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 113,682 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 102,912 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened second row (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 75,421 miles

All brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Nearside centre belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 75,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Nearside centre belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,142 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened second row (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 63,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened second row (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,135 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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SY12 TXD is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SY12 TXD, 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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SY12 TXD is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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