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SA02 MDU

2002 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

85,097 mi
Last recorded85,097 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Master100,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 MDU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 85,097 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 84,635 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 83,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 79,806 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 79,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 77,693 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 77,024 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 77,020 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 74,867 miles

brake pipe at n/s/r flexi hose has corrosion

clutch pedal rubber missing

cut on side wall o/s/r tyre

engine oil leaks

rear anti roll bar drop links worn

slight play o/s/f top ball joint

Fail 21 Feb 2019 74,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

brake pipe at n/s/r flexi hose has corrosion

clutch pedal rubber missing

cut on side wall o/s/r tyre

engine oil leaks

rear anti roll bar drop links worn

slight play o/s/f top ball joint

Pass 23 Feb 2018 69,859 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack within tread

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,894 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2017 67,863 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 64,389 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 64,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 63,949 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 63,925 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 63,899 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,790 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,076 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 60,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,980 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 53,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NUMBER 4 INJECTOR SEAL LEAKING

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,145 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 47,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 39,383 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,389 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,885 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 29,885 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

engine management light on

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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SA02 MDU is a 2002 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SA02 MDU, 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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SA02 MDU is a 2002 Renault Master, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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