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GU52 HLG

2002 Renault Master

Black Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

167,489 mi
Last recorded167,489 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Master100,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 HLG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 167,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 167,363 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 167,334 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion appearing underneath

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 166,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 166,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 166,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers door sticky to open from outside

rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 24 Apr 2020 166,000 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side and hand brake excess travel (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working upper and lower (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers door sticky to open from outside

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jan 2019 161,833 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight play

coil light on

engine oil leak

front brake pads getting low

nearside windscreen has damage

Pass 5 Jan 2018 159,319 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight play detected with bar

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside windscreen has damage in swept area

offside rear lower stop light dim

offside steering track rod end has slight play

Fail 19 Dec 2017 159,306 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

both front lower ball joints have slight play detected with bar

nearside windscreen has damage in swept area

offside rear lower stop light dim

offside steering track rod end has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2017 152,661 miles

nearside front lower ball joint slight lift

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2017 152,659 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure hinge/ pivot (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front lower ball joint slight lift

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2015 145,591 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray slightly insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2014 144,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 139,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to NSR light lense but does not show a white light

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 128,689 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 111,138 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 103,375 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on red

Pass 17 Oct 2009 96,809 miles

corrosion to rear chassis legs

nsr light lense loose

tyre sidewalls poor conditon

Pass 28 Oct 2008 82,418 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2008 82,418 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2007 64,514 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2007 63,458 miles

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

handbrake cables,outer casings worn

nail in offside rear tyre

rear saloon seat bases insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2006 47,030 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 47,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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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GU52 HLG is a 2002 Renault Master in Black with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2002 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 100,650 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU52 HLG, 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 24 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GU52 HLG is a 2002 Renault Master, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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