2015 Renault Master 2.3L Diesel · BX15 EXG

This 2015 Renault Trucks Master presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 124,802 miles on 22 April 2026. That most recent test recorded zero defects, indicating the vehicle is currently in sound mechanical order. A minor windscreen washer fault was flagged and rectified on the same day, which is a trivial electrical or fluid delivery issue rather than a mechanical concern. The trajectory from 2023 to 2026 shows a clear resolution of earlier tyre wear patterns, suggesting the previous owner addressed steering or tracking faults rather than simply replacing worn rubber and ignoring the root cause. The mileage accumulation is remarkably linear and consistent. Between the January 2023 test at 124,195 miles and the April 2026 test at 124,802 miles, the vehicle covered just 607 miles over a three-year span. This extremely low annual usage points to prolonged periods of standing, which carries its own risks. Diesel engines subjected to short trips and extended idle periods are prone to diesel particulate filter blocking, injector fouling, and moisture accumulation in the oil system. The January 2025 pass at 124,757 miles confirms the vehicle was barely used during that entire year. Buyers should verify whether the engine reaches full operating temperature during a test drive and check for excessive white or blue cold-start smoke. The recurring advisory pattern across the 2023 and 2024 tests centred on uneven inner-edge wear to the front tyres, particularly the offside. This wear signature typically points to excessive negative camber or worn suspension bushes and track rod ends. The fact that no tyre-related defects appeared in the 2025 or 2026 tests suggests a suspension or steering component was replaced or realigned. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends for play, and verify the tyre wear is now even across both front tyres. Uneven wear that returns after a repair would indicate the underlying fault was not fully resolved. Given the vehicle's near-stationary recent history, a thorough underbody inspection is warranted. Standing vehicles suffer from seized brake calipers, corroded brake lines, and perished rubber bushes that degrade through age rather than mileage. The braking system should be tested for binding or uneven effort across all axles. The exhaust system and DPF should be assessed for soot loading consistent with incomplete regeneration cycles. Structurally, the chassis and body mountings should be checked for surface corrosion, particularly around the front subframe and rear spring hangers, as commercial vans of this age are susceptible to corrosion even at low mileage.