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HN02 EPL

2002 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

154,647 mi
Last recorded154,647 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Master100,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 EPL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 154,647 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Coolant bottle cap missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside upper mirror glass cracked/damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front interior door handle slightly lose but functioning as intended

Offside lower mirror glass cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear tipper bed excessively corroded/holed

Stone chip in nearside headlight

Fail 24 Jun 2025 154,645 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Inadequately supported/tied with cable (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Coolant bottle cap missing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside upper mirror glass cracked/damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front interior door handle slightly lose but functioning as intended

Offside lower mirror glass cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear tipper bed excessively corroded/holed

Stone chip in nearside headlight

Pass 29 May 2024 152,466 miles

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside upper mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside lower mirror glass cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tipper bed corroded/holed

Stone chip in nearside headlight

Fail 28 May 2024 152,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust to engine mounting lose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure Seat base collapsed (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant bottle empty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside upper mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside lower mirror glass cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tipper bed corroded/holed

Stone chip in nearside headlight

Pass 2 Jun 2023 151,422 miles

Bed corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front passenger seat base collapsed

Nearside upper mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside lower mirror glass cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stone chip in nearside headlight

Suspect coolant leak

Fail 31 May 2023 151,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Bed corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front passenger seat base collapsed

Nearside upper mirror glass cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside lower mirror glass cracked

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Stone chip in nearside headlight

Suspect coolant leak

Unable to test effectiveness of wipers due to no washers

Pass 27 May 2022 150,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tipper bed heavily corroded

Fail 26 May 2022 150,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tipper bed heavily corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 149,620 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge, screw in tread and tread getting low : 2.5mm

Nearside upper mirror glass damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 May 2021 149,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge, screw in tread and tread getting low : 2.5mm

Nearside upper mirror glass damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Unable to test effectiveness of wipers due to no washers

Pass 4 Jun 2019 146,064 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear section of the bed badly corroded

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 146,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Headlamp aim too high N/S and O/S (4.1.2 (a))

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

No coolant

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear section of the bed badly corroded

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

Pass 30 May 2018 143,414 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 29 May 2018 143,413 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 5 Oct 2016 138,052 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 133,608 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front screen scratched and stone chipped

interior mirror lose

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, starting to perish, has damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 3mm

nearside rear tyre perished and has damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished, x2 nails in tread, damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 3mm

rear registration plate slightly obscured

stone chip in nearside headlamp

unable to test effectiveness of wipers due to no washers

Fail 22 Jun 2015 133,606 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front screen scratched and stone chipped

interior mirror lose

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges, starting to perish, has damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 3mm

nearside rear tyre perished and has damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre perished, x2 nails in tread, damage to outer sidewall and tread getting low : 3mm

rear registration plate slightly obscured

stone chip in nearside headlamp

unable to test effectiveness of wipers due to no washers

Pass 30 May 2014 129,579 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

centre seatbelt slow to retract

drivers seat in poor condition

incorrect exhaust hanger fitted to rear box and is held with plastic ties

nearside front of vehicle damaged

offside rear tyre starting to perish

outer sidewalls of nearside and offside rear tyres damaged

stone chip and scratching to front screen

stone chip in nearside head light lens

Fail 30 May 2014 129,578 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

centre seatbelt slow to retract

drivers seat in poor condition

incorrect exhaust hanger fitted to rear box and is held with plastic ties

nearside front of vehicle damaged

offside rear tyre starting to perish

outer sidewalls of nearside and offside rear tyres damaged

stone chip and scratching to front screen

stone chip in nearside head light lens

Pass 4 Jun 2013 123,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cuts in both rear tyre walls

noise from near side coil spring investigation recommended

Fail 3 Jun 2013 123,306 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

cuts in both rear tyre walls

exhaust rubber fixing spliting

noise from near side coil spring investigation recommended

Pass 1 Jun 2012 117,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2012 117,681 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 110,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front disc worn

Fail 1 Jun 2011 110,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front disc worn

Pass 27 May 2010 102,245 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

large cut in off side front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2009 94,625 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

front tyre large cut in tyre wall

near side park brake efficiency low

Fail 1 Jun 2009 94,620 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

front tyre large cut in tyre wall

near side park brake efficiency low

Pass 29 May 2008 84,360 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 76,143 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,802 miles

battery insecure

under body panel loose

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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HN02 EPL is a 2002 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 HN02 EPL, 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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HN02 EPL is a 2002 Renault Master, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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