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YH12 GFU

2012 Renault Trafic

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,097 mi
Last recorded57,097 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trafic100,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 GFU
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 57,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

under engine covers fitted perventing full inspction of some components

Fail 27 Apr 2026 57,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

under engine covers fitted perventing full inspction of some components

Pass 23 Apr 2025 55,697 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tried (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 55,697 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tried (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 54,039 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess 3x cables showing slight corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2024 54,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess 3x cables showing slight corrosion (1.1.15 (a))

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Apr 2022 48,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 48,520 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 46,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Apr 2020 45,190 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wing repeater lens missing and slight damage to wing etc

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 45,190 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wing repeater lens missing and slight damage to wing etc

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,595 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,580 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 41,580 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2017 38,758 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear nearside to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear offside to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 33,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 33,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 24,375 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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YH12 GFU is a 2012 Renault Trafic in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH12 GFU, 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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YH12 GFU is a 2012 Renault Trafic, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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