2023 Renault Trucks Master 35 LWB 2.3L Diesel · JA05 MAV

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status following a pass on January 24 2026, but the maintenance trend reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the vehicle cleared the test, it initially failed on the same day due to multiple defects including a failing registration lamp and a track rod end ball joint. The presence of an active brake wear indicator at the time of testing suggests that components were reaching their service limit and were only addressed once they reached the point of inspection failure. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a vehicle of this age, having covered 379,940 miles in just over three years. This averages to over 126,000 miles per year, indicating constant heavy-duty long-distance commercial use. Such high mileage patterns puts extreme stress on the drivetrain, suspension geometry, and braking systems. The rapid accumulation of miles means that components are being worn far faster than standard service cycles, increasing the likelihood of imminent mechanical failure in parts not covered by the MOT test. An in-person inspection must focus heavily on the front suspension and braking system. The tester flagged play in the nearside front track rod end and a compromised dust cover on the anti-roll bar ball joint, necessitating a thorough check for further play in the bushings and steering joints. Given the brake wear indicator was triggered, the buyer should verify the thickness of the pads and the condition of the discs for scoring or uneven wear. The offside rear direction indicator also requires a check to ensure the light pattern and output meet legal standards without interference from other lamps.