2017 Renault Master 2.3L Diesel · MF17 EZJ

The Renault Master presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 6 February 2026 at 242,454 miles, with the maintenance trend remaining stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared the 14 February 2023, 15 February 2024 and 5 February 2025 tests consecutively with no defects logged. A anomalous failure occurred on 4 February 2026 at identical mileage and with no defects recorded, yet the tester issued a pass two days later, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical anomaly rather than worsening condition. Mileage stands at 242,454 on a nine-year-old 2017 van, averaging roughly 26,900 miles per year and reflecting heavy commercial use. The record shows a pronounced usage shift. Between 14 February 2023 at 205,129 miles and 15 February 2024 at 238,542 miles the van covered 33,413 miles, exceeding its annual mean. Usage then collapsed, with only 1,652 miles accrued by 5 February 2025 at 240,194 miles and 2,260 miles to the February 2026 tests. Such a pattern implies a change of keeper or period of minimal operation after high-intensity service. Despite the clean MOT ledger, the buyer must physically inspect standard high-mileage wear points. The tester recorded no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs or corrosion, but at 242,454 miles these components likely approach replacement. Minor consumables such as tyres and wiper blades may have been renewed without notation yet still require visual check, while latent structural rust or suspension fatigue presents the greater mechanical risk. Examine structural integrity beneath the chassis for rust, check binding calipers and exhaust emissions during a road trial. The unexplained fail on 4 February 2026 with zero defects warrants a DVSA confirmation of the refusal reason before purchase.