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BN52 VZU

2002 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

157,044 mi
Last recorded157,044 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Master100,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VZU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 157,044 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 157,037 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 154,843 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 154,805 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 152,272 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 152,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 147,081 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 143,841 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 140,330 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 139,868 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 138,129 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 135,951 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill very weak (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 135,909 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Sill very poor repair (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill very weak (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 133,528 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 130,933 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 130,933 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 128,984 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 127,092 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 125,954 miles

all 4 tyres cracking around outside edge

brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jan 2012 125,954 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres cracking around outside edge

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jan 2011 124,960 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 124,960 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 123,421 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 123,421 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 120,422 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 119,210 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 119,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 102,191 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 102,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Renault Master?

Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69,954
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39,852
Registration plate lamp not working 28,076
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,954
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,814
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BN52 VZU is a 2002 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2002 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 100,650 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 Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN52 VZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Master typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN52 VZU registered?

BN52 VZU is a 2002 Renault Master, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BN52 VZU shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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