2013 Renault Trucks 2.3L Diesel · WX62 HXM

The vehicle presents as fundamentally roadworthy following its most recent MOT on 23 January 2025 at 309,288 miles, yet the maintenance trend is one of gradual deterioration rather than steady upkeep. That pass was secured with seven advisories, spanning worn rear brake pads, a missing registration plate lamp, and rear suspension mounting points flagged for corrosion and underseal-covered repairs. Comparing this to the clean pass recorded on 15 January 2024 at 285,953 miles, the trajectory is clearly worsening. The 2023 test history reinforces this pattern, with a failed test on 4 January 2023 at 271,061 miles revealing significant structural corrosion at the offside rear spring mount, binding front and rear brakes, and a parking brake system operating below the required efficiency threshold. Although a retest on 13 January 2023 passed, the tester still noted a binding offside front service brake, suggesting the underlying fault was managed rather than properly resolved. The mileage profile warrants scrutiny. Over roughly thirteen years, the vehicle has accumulated 309,288 miles, averaging approximately 23,791 miles per year, which is substantially above typical annual usage. The intervals between recorded tests reveal uneven coverage: from 7 December 2021 at 252,464 miles to 4 January 2023 at 271,061 miles represents 18,597 miles over thirteen months, while the subsequent jump to 285,953 miles by 15 January 2024 adds another 14,892 miles in twelve months. The gap between the January 2024 and January 2025 tests accounts for 23,335 miles in a single year, the heaviest annual accumulation in the record. This sustained high-mileage use places considerable stress on consumable components and structural elements alike, particularly suspension bushes, brake discs, and drivetrain mounts. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the rear suspension and subframe mounting areas. The January 2023 failure cited excessive corrosion at the offside rear coil spring mounting point, significantly reducing structural strength, and the January 2025 advisory again raised corrosion at rear suspension component mountings, with one repair concealed under underseal. This combination raises legitimate concerns about ongoing structural decay that may not be fully visible without a ramp inspection. The braking system also demands close attention. Binding brakes have appeared in three separate tests across 2023 and 2025, and the rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin at the most recent test. A seized caliper or a sticking handbrake cable, both previously identified, can accelerate disc and pad wear while compromising braking balance. Given the vehicle's high annual mileage, the condition of all four brake discs, caliper slides, and handbrake cables should be verified before purchase.