2012 Renault Trafic 2.0L Diesel · PL54 DTS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on October 17, 2025 at 61,870 miles. The maintenance trend shows recent improvement after a period of mechanical neglect. Just one week prior, at 61,679 miles, the van failed the test due to excessively worn nearside front anti-roll bar ball joints and an offside front suspension arm ball joint, alongside an incorrectly coloured nearside rear indicator. The fact that these faults were rectified for the subsequent pass indicates the current owner addressed the critical safety failures once identified. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 61,870 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 4,400 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent, with roughly 5,000 miles driven between the late October 2024 and October 2025 tests. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber components due to age, which is evidenced by the deteriorated CV boots and flexible couplings noted in the previous years of records. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the history shows a recurring issue with ball joints and track rod ends spanning from 2022 to 2025. The 2024 advisory regarding thin rear brake pads and pitted discs suggests the braking system may have run to the limits of its service interval. Given the previous failure of the CV boots, the nearside outer drive shaft should be checked for any grease leakage or cracking, as these components are prone to failure on low-mileage vehicles that sit for extended periods.