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BU12 SHJ

2012 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,626 mi
Last recorded82,626 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Renault Master99,331 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 SHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 82,626 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 82,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 80,212 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 80,207 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,814 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 76,165 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking within tread

Fail 31 Jan 2022 76,060 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre - side of failed pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant level low

Secondary bonnet catch seized

n/s/r tyre cracking within tread

Pass 29 Jan 2021 71,663 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 70,760 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 70,758 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 78,236 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 69,823 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 59,145 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,895 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 47,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 May 2015 35,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 35,035 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 21,287 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 7,827 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 7,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SHJ is a 2012 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SHJ, 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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What year was BU12 SHJ registered?

BU12 SHJ is a 2012 Renault Master, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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