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BU12 SFZ

2012 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,234 mi
Last recorded171,234 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Master99,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 SFZ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 171,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear each side of central joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at end (1.1.11 (c))

drivers seat belt receiver cover missing

o/s rear brake disc and pads deteriorated (been hot)

Pass 15 Jan 2024 152,093 miles

minor leak of exhaust gasses in engine bay

o/s front seat belt receiver cover missing

slight play in all rear seat folding mechanism

Fail 9 Jan 2024 152,091 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm where flat spot is (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

minor leak of exhaust gasses in engine bay

o/s front seat belt receiver cover missing

slight play in all rear seat folding mechanism

Pass 13 Jan 2023 126,745 miles

Front Nearside and Offside shock absorber outer protective plastic gaiters badly deteriorated and breaking away.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Receiver outer protective plastic cover missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Receiver outer protective plastic cover missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension bump stops deteriorated.

Fail 13 Jan 2023 126,737 miles

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

Front Nearside and Offside shock absorber outer protective plastic gaiters badly deteriorated and breaking away.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Receiver outer protective plastic cover missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Receiver outer protective plastic cover missing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Nearside and Offside suspension bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,478 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 104,778 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both sides rear marker lamps inoperative

Pass 15 Jan 2021 69,115 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,091 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 69,091 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,549 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 66,517 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,682 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 63,680 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,301 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 60,301 miles

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

4 lights panel

Brake pedal rubber

Pass 17 Jun 2016 48,613 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 48,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,446 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 22,382 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 9,189 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 SFZ is a 2012 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SFZ, 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 SFZ is a 2012 Renault Master, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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