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MJ12 PDZ

2012 Renault Master

White Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

337,083 mi
Last recorded337,083 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Master99,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 PDZ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 337,083 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 337,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 331,893 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 331,893 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 329,136 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 329,136 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 323,239 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 323,232 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 319,997 miles

power steering pipe corroded and chaffing on bracket above gearbox

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes (engine bay)

Fail 7 Apr 2022 319,997 miles

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

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

power steering pipe corroded and chaffing on bracket above gearbox

slight corrosion to metal brake pipes (engine bay)

Fail 31 Mar 2022 319,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid pipes painted with underseal product (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions too low to record

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 316,279 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 310,220 miles

eye level stop lamp not working and spare wheel loose

rear brake pipes rusty and damage to nsf bumper and ns mirror casing

rear door intermitent to open and front grill loose

Fail 23 Apr 2020 310,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D shape bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

eye level stop lamp not working and spare wheel loose

rear brake pipes rusty and damage to nsf bumper and ns mirror casing

rear door intermitent to open and front grill loose

Pass 24 Apr 2019 287,666 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Apr 2019 287,665 miles

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

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

front brake pads close to limit

n/s/f shock absorber stiff in operation

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f wiper worn

Pass 27 Apr 2018 264,497 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 264,496 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 224,998 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 224,995 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 179,128 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2016 179,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 135,463 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 135,459 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 PDZ is a 2012 Renault Master in White with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PDZ, 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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MJ12 PDZ is a 2012 Renault Master, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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