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AU05 EFJ

2005 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,969 mi
Last recorded83,969 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 EFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 83,969 miles

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 83,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 83,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 82,407 miles

Nearside wiper smearing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 81,518 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 80,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 80,787 miles

Front Outer both headlamps faded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 80,686 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 80,488 miles

Both nearside & offside steering rack gaiters perished but not leaking or allowing ingress of dirt

Lower engine mounting rubber deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 80,105 miles

Both front steering rack gaiters perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk cover missing, risk of accidental release

Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,251 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,427 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 77,616 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,424 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,749 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 75,749 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 68,668 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,499 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,573 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 42,037 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,245 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 24,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (6.1.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (6.1.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,122 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,975 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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AU05 EFJ is a 2005 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU05 EFJ, 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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What year was AU05 EFJ registered?

AU05 EFJ is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is AU05 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 EFJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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