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BU13 YZJ

2013 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

206,096 mi
Last recorded206,096 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Renault Master95,427 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 YZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 206,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 20 Sep 2024 206,095 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes at abs pump, marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 198,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s sliding door handle broken

trim panel missing n/s/r

Fail 29 Mar 2023 198,048 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe going to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

n/s sliding door handle broken

trim panel missing n/s/r

Pass 21 Mar 2022 169,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tail lamp lens slight damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play at steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

brake wear warning on dash

passengers side loading door handle missing (outer)

steering operation juddering turning to right (PAS)

Fail 16 Mar 2022 169,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tail lamp lens slight damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play at steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

brake wear warning on dash

passengers side loading door handle missing (outer)

steering operation juddering turning to right (PAS)

Pass 5 Feb 2021 148,765 miles

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 4 Feb 2021 148,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position sliding door (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens broke and has sharp edges sticking out (6.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 31 Jul 2019 131,531 miles

both front brake discs corroded

o/s/r lens damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2018 119,116 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2018 119,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,032 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2017 96,032 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 74,245 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2016 74,234 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers fitted

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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BU13 YZJ is a 2013 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2013 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 95,427 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 BU13 YZJ, 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 13 years old, this Renault Master is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BU13 YZJ registered?

BU13 YZJ is a 2013 Renault Master, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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