2004 Renault Master 2.5L Diesel · BG04 ACZ

The Renault Master passed its most recent MOT on 24 August 2024 at 172,607 miles, leaving it roughly eleven months expired against today's date. The maintenance trend is worsening in structural terms. The tester recorded inner body structure corrosion, chassis corrosion within 30cm of mountings, and front and rear suspension corrosion, alongside a non-excessive oil leak and a near-side front tyre worn close to the legal limit on the edge. These faults build on a pattern of escalating corrosion and steering or drivetrain defects seen across earlier tests. The van shows 172,607 miles over about twenty-two years, averaging 7,846 miles per year, which is typical for a light commercial of this age. Mileage moved from 164,753 in October 2022 to 170,099 by October 2023, then 172,607 by August 2024, reflecting steady low-use accumulation rather than rapid wear. The record contains no major gaps, though two failed tests in October 2022 and October 2023 preceded quick re-tests within days, indicating reactive rather than planned maintenance. Recurring corrosion dominates the history. The October 2022 failure flagged excessive outer sill corrosion on the near-side rear reducing structural strength, plus a stretched off-side front brake hose trapped against the drive shaft and a steering rack fluid leak. By the October 2023 failure, the near-side front inner sill box section was excessively corroded, and the vehicle carried constant velocity boot splits and a power steering leak. A buyer must inspect the inner and outer sills, rear suspension mountings, and steering rack for active rust and fluid loss. The August 2024 pass still lists suspension system corrosion and an oil leak, so underlying defects were accepted rather than repaired. Verify the front track rod end play noted in 2023, check the front tyre edge wear, and confirm the seat belt webbing damage from 2022 is resolved. Structural rigidity remains the principal risk on this vehicle.