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BU12 SBX

2012 Renault Master

White Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,815 mi
Last recorded164,815 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Master99,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 SBX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 164,815 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 164,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear hub seal wet

front subframe rusty

rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2024 156,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front subframe rusty

rear brake back plates rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2024 156,063 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding cable seized (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front inner wings rusty

front subframe rusty

strut top mounts worn

Fail 2 Feb 2024 156,063 miles

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

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

front inner wings rusty

front subframe rusty

strut top mounts worn

Pass 6 Jan 2023 150,312 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 150,277 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 145,323 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 145,259 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 129,650 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 111,028 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 22,330 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,509 miles

hand brake just at limet

prop shaft rubber mounting starting to split

Fail 16 Jun 2016 77,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake just at limet

prop shaft rubber mounting starting to split

Pass 15 May 2015 59,682 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 24,766 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 20,357 miles

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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BU12 SBX is a 2012 Renault Master in White with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 99,331 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 BU12 SBX, 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 14 years old, this Renault Master is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BU12 SBX is a 2012 Renault Master, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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