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FJ61 MDU

2012 Renault Trucks Master

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,655 mi
Last recorded147,655 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Trucks Master127,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ61 MDU
MakeRenault Trucks
ModelMaster
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 147,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view .. (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met minimum effort limit

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 147,654 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF cracked on flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view .. (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met minimum effort limit

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 138,649 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 138,646 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 127,796 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 127,796 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 116,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 116,982 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 107,867 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 107,867 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 99,056 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 99,056 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,944 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 76,460 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 76,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

power steering fluid below minimum in resovoir

Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,090 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,685 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,308 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,468 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Trucks Master?

Based on 6,275 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
8,171
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 200
Registration plate lamp not working 135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 130
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 106
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 102
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FJ61 MDU is a 2012 Renault Trucks Master in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2012 Renault Trucks Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 127,796 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 Trucks Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ61 MDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trucks Master typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Trucks Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ61 MDU is a 2012 Renault Trucks Master, first registered on 1 February 2012.

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