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RJ02 XWU

2002 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,832 mi
Last recorded169,832 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Master100,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 XWU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 169,832 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced recommend repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all along side front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both mirror backing damaged

windscreen crack developing o/s upper

Fail 1 Sep 2025 169,816 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced recommend repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all along side front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both mirror backing damaged

windscreen crack developing o/s upper

Pass 30 Aug 2024 165,572 miles

horn low note

n/s/ tyre side wall perished

o/s/r reflector deteriorating

small damage to n/s/r lamp lenz

windscreen crack developing o/s upper

Pass 16 Aug 2023 161,572 miles

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2022 155,550 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2022 155,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2021 151,091 miles

mirrors covered in tape

rear brake pads low

rear discs worn

Pass 6 Aug 2020 143,722 miles

both front mirror covered in tape

offside front tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2019 141,075 miles

both front tyres wearing

engine oil leak

n/s/f jacking point deterioratng

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill deteriorating

o/s/r reflector damaged

rear discs and pads deteriorating

Fail 15 Aug 2019 141,075 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing

engine oil leak

n/s/f jacking point deterioratng

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sill deteriorating

o/s/r reflector damaged

rear discs and pads deteriorating

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides 225/65 x 16 (112/110) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 139,294 miles

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

Nearside rear of outer sill corroded

Offside Rear small slice in outer o/s tyre sidewall

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 135,359 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear small slice in outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 135,359 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear small slice in outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 128,930 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 123,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 123,303 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 114,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 101,967 miles

Park brake sticking slightly

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 95,907 miles

Front brake pads wearing down

Front engine underbody shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 95,907 miles

Front brake pads wearing down

Front engine underbody shield slightly insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 89,350 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r disc getting rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2010 89,350 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r disc getting rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2009 84,369 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind o/s/r handbrake

Fail 2 Apr 2009 84,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight bind o/s/r handbrake

Pass 7 Apr 2008 75,888 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 75,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 64,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,260 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2005 37,628 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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RJ02 XWU is a 2002 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RJ02 XWU, 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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What year was RJ02 XWU registered?

RJ02 XWU is a 2002 Renault Master, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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