2015 Renault Master 2.3L Diesel · WX65 ABF

The 2015 Renault Trucks Master passed its most recent MOT test on 21 August 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded, marking a clean return to roadworthiness following a year in which two minor advisories were raised at the 2024 test. Across the five recorded tests spanning 2021 to 2025, the vehicle has not failed once and the pattern of advisories has been intermittent rather than escalating, with nothing more serious than tyre wear, brake pad thinning, and a binding brake calliper noted over the five-year period. The absence of any structural, corrosion, suspension, or exhaust advisories across the history is a reassuring indicator that the underlying chassis and running gear have held up well under what appears to be demanding commercial use. Overall, the maintenance trend from the recorded MOT evidence can be described as stable, with no recurring defect patterns emerging from year to year and no progressive deterioration visible in the test results. With 292,272 miles recorded against an approximate age of eleven years, this Master has averaged around 26,500 miles per year, which is a notably high annual workload for any light commercial vehicle and is consistent with intensive fleet or multi-drop delivery operation. There are no significant gaps in the MOT history to suggest long periods of standing, and the consistent year-on-year testing implies continuous operational use. Mechanically, sustained high mileage of this nature places considerable cumulative demand on the engine, clutch, gearbox, turbocharger, and drivetrain components, as well as on suspension bushes, wheel bearings, and the steering rack, all of which will have absorbed far more cycles than a typical private car of the same age. The mileage is well above average and any prospective buyer should anticipate that major service items such as cambelts, clutches, and turbo servicing may already have been carried out once or more, and that wear-related failures on ancillary components become more likely as the vehicle continues to accumulate distance. Although the MOT record is largely clean, the advisory history from 2022 reveals a nearside rear service brake that was binding but not excessively, and a nearside rear brake pad set that was noted as wearing thin. A binding caliper on a heavy commercial vehicle of this age and mileage is worth investigating closely, as it may have progressed further in the two and a half years since it was last flagged, and can lead to overheated discs, uneven pad wear, fuel economy loss through constant drag, and ultimately seizure of the caliper mechanism. On a test drive, listen for any scraping or grinding from the rear nearside, check for a hot wheel hub after even a short drive, and confirm the vehicle does not pull markedly to one side under braking. The 2024 advisory regarding an offside rear tyre worn on the outer edge is also worth noting, as edge wear specifically points to potential suspension geometry issues such as worn trailing arm bushes, sagging coil springs, or tracking misalignment, all of which are plausible on a heavily loaded van of this age. During any inspection, examine the rear tyres closely for uneven shoulder wear and inspect the rear suspension bushes and springs for cracking, sagging, or play. Beyond the recorded MOT items, a vehicle of this age and commercial intensity should be subjected to a thorough physical inspection covering areas that annual testing does not always fully assess. Check all four tyres including any spare for sidewall perishing and cracking, as commercial tyres age both through use and through standing exposure to UV, and confirm the rear nearside brake caliper and slider pins are operating freely. Inspect the underside for fluid leaks from the engine, gearbox, differential, and power steering rack, all of which are common leak points on high-mileage Masters, and examine the exhaust system for corrosion at the joints, mounts, and silencer, particularly given the higher thermal loading of commercial driving cycles. Verify that time-based servicing has been attended to, including brake fluid renewal (typically every two years regardless of mileage), coolant replacement, and the condition of the 12V battery, which on a working commercial vehicle will have endured frequent stop-start cycles. Finally, ensure the service book is fully stamped and cross-reference any major work claimed against the mileage, paying particular attention to the timing belt or chain service interval, the clutch, and any turbocharger replacement, as these are the items most likely to dictate the next significant maintenance outlay.