2007 Renault Master 2.5L Diesel · CU07 AFE

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2025‑09‑03 at 239,971 mi, carrying only advisories on the rear anti‑roll bar linkage pins/bushes (5.3.4 (a)(i)). After a series of failures between 2020 and 2024—including brake‑pipe corrosion, parking‑brake inefficiency and suspension wear—the last two years show passes with only minor wear items, indicating an improving maintenance trend. At 239,971 mi over roughly 19 years the average is about 12,630 mi per year, a high figure for a 2007 model. MOT records are annual from 2014 onward, but the mileage gain has dropped sharply in the latest cycles (≈3,150 mi in 2023‑2024 and ≈3,370 mi in 2024‑2025), suggesting reduced usage or storage. Earlier years show consistent 6‑23 k mi per year, reflecting heavier past use. The history flags several components that merit close physical inspection. The rear anti‑roll bar linkage bushes are worn and should be examined for excessive play. Brake pipes show repeated corrosion (failures in 2024 and 2021) and must be checked for rust, bulges or leaks. The parking brake was inoperative on one side and showed less than 50 % efficiency in 2020; operation should be tested. Suspension ball‑joint dust covers and front outer CV boots were severely deteriorated in 2020 and 2018; condition of rubber and joint mobility must be verified. Steering rack free‑play was noted in 2021, and the shock absorber exhibited oil mist in 2017; steering feel and ride quality should be assessed. Tyre wear approached legal limits in 2023 and 2018, and offside rear brake pads were thin in 2018; tread depth and pad thickness need checking. An oil leak was recorded in 2018 and headlamp aim was incorrect in the same year; inspect for fluid loss and proper lamp alignment. The vehicle is currently roadworthy with only minor advisories, and the recent MOT trend indicates stable or improving condition. However, the high cumulative mileage, past brake‑pipe corrosion, and deteriorated suspension/cv components suggest a thorough pre‑purchase inspection is essential. A buyer should prioritize checking the anti‑roll bar bushes, brake‑pipe condition, parking‑brake function, suspension and drivetrain boots, steering play, and tyre/brake wear before acquisition.