2002 Renault Master 2.2L Diesel · GJ52 APY

The 2026‑05‑14 MOT confirms the 2002 Renault Master remains technically passable but exhibits a concerning maintenance trend. Repeated failures on the same components – suspension ball joint play, twisted or binding brake hoses, rear leaf‑spring shackle bracket corrosion and tyre damage – reappear in the 2025 and 2026 tests, indicating that previous owners have not addressed underlying wear, and an oil leak persists across several inspections. With 148,564 miles recorded at 24 years old, the vehicle averages roughly 6,200 miles per year, a figure consistent with normal usage. The interval from the 2024‑03‑08 pass at 142,081 miles to the 2025‑05‑14 pass at 148,564 miles represents an increase of 6,483 miles in just over a year, suggesting a period of more intensive use rather than long standing, while earlier gaps between 2022 and 2024 show steady accumulation without major anomalies. A buyer should prioritize a physical check of the front and rear suspension ball joints for excessive play, the condition of the brake hoses and calipers for binding or corrosion, and the integrity of the rear leaf‑spring shackle brackets and chassis sills for rust. Inspection of tyre tread, side‑wall condition and any bulges is essential, as is locating the source of the ongoing oil leak and verifying that the supplementary restraint system warning lamp is not active. Given the recurring advisories, the vehicle is not fully roadworthy without immediate remedial work; postponement of brake or suspension repairs could compromise safety, and the extent of structural corrosion warrants a detailed inspection before purchase.