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YG12 ZTJ

2012 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,215 mi
Last recorded152,215 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Master99,331 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 ZTJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 152,215 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 152,215 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))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 149,605 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 147,099 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 147,099 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 142,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 142,411 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and both rears greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 137,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 127,347 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

unable to check all components due to undertrays

Fail 1 Jul 2021 127,347 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

unable to check all components due to undertrays

Pass 24 Oct 2019 116,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 116,513 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working Front, centre and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.65.16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 107,708 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 107,708 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 102,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,923 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (3.7.B.3)

O/S/F Tyre has slight uneven wear

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight noise on brakes or transmission when in motion

Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,172 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 89,172 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,546 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YG12 ZTJ is a 2012 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YG12 ZTJ, 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 YG12 ZTJ registered?

YG12 ZTJ is a 2012 Renault Master, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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