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AE05 HBL

2005 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

495,343 mi
Last recorded495,343 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 HBL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 495,343 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 495,327 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 488,172 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 488,164 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 481,281 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 481,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill by outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 478,310 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 475,210 miles

previous repairs covered in underseal

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 26 Feb 2021 475,210 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

previous repairs covered in underseal

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jan 2020 474,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear spring hangers coated in under seal

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear spring hanger coated in under seal

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 474,216 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear spring hangers coated in under seal

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear spring hanger coated in under seal

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 472,089 miles

rear spring hangers heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Feb 2018 471,193 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 465,701 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 465,691 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILUMINATED

SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Fail 7 Apr 2017 465,682 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT HOWEVER NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 8 Apr 2016 457,610 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 457,593 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 454,101 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Possible fault with pressure release valve on rear suspension

Fail 20 Mar 2015 454,093 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Possible fault with pressure release valve on rear suspension

Pass 25 Mar 2014 452,278 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 438,738 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 402,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 352,762 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 279,338 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 279,338 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front lower arm balljoints have play when tested with small bar and are border line pass

Pass 1 Apr 2009 206,210 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 145,729 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 145,729 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 94,601 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 47,207 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Master?

Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69,954
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39,852
Registration plate lamp not working 28,076
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,954
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,814
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AE05 HBL is a 2005 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2005 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 106,058 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 HBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Master typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE05 HBL is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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