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T6 BTN

2012 Renault Trafic

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

139,121 mi
Last recorded139,121 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 BTN
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 139,121 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front advise lower seat cushion

Fail 2 Sep 2025 139,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front advise lower seat cushion

Pass 6 Sep 2024 137,967 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe nsr mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front strut top mounts worn

Fail 2 Sep 2024 137,956 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing clutch (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe, osr mounting point (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe nsr mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both front strut top mounts worn

Pass 29 Aug 2023 127,794 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 127,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 116,790 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 116,774 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 106,279 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 106,277 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 94,776 miles

slight play in both steering rack ends

Fail 19 Aug 2020 94,775 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 13 Aug 2019 84,814 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 72,151 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,554 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 60,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,318 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 47,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,564 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 33,564 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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T6 BTN is a 2012 Renault Trafic in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T6 BTN, 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 T6 BTN registered?

T6 BTN is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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