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MJ12 GZS

2012 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,316 mi
Last recorded170,316 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Master99,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 GZS
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 170,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 170,316 miles

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 160,936 miles

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

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

coolant leak next to oil filter

Fail 26 Mar 2025 160,938 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

coolant leak next to oil filter

Pass 22 Mar 2024 154,798 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 154,796 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 151,289 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 149,948 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 149,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 149,216 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 149,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Outline marker lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 138,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 126,348 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 108,516 miles

Nearside Outer marker lights not working

Offside Outer marker lights not working

Fail 19 Mar 2018 108,513 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure bolt loose (2.7.2b)

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

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

Nearside Outer marker lights not working

Offside Outer marker lights not working

Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,968 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 90,968 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 74,494 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 74,494 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2015 56,308 miles

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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MJ12 GZS is a 2012 Renault Master in White 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 MJ12 GZS, 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 MJ12 GZS registered?

MJ12 GZS is a 2012 Renault Master, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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