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BD51 XEP

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests30 (15 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

283,153 mi
Last recorded283,153 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 XEP
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 15 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 283,153 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant low

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/Jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Composite leaf spring - upper surface slightly cracked/splintered (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rearmost swing shackle mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/Jacking point corroded + weld repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper corner damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rearmost swing shackle mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides - leaf spring u bolts not protruding through nyloc nuts sufficiently.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly corroded in places. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 281,923 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper slight damaged but no sharp edge

Rear NR/OR leaf spring u bolt retaining nylon nut partially fitted

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 281,919 miles

Central Front Upper Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe insecure Under Floor Pan/ Along Chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe insecure Under Floor Pan/ Along Chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring U Bolt Retaining Nyloc Nut Partially Fitted

Offside Rear Leaf spring U Bolt Retaining Nyloc Nut Partially Fitted

Pass 12 May 2023 280,877 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 26 Apr 2023 280,861 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 279,316 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 279,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 277,462 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat missing

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 277,462 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill missing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced box section/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat missing

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

Pass 7 May 2019 277,450 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 276,943 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 275,159 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 275,159 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 275,158 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 275,158 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 275,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged n/s rear sensor wire broken (3.4.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings big hole in n/s inner wing under battery (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 275,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working on all the time (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jun 2014 274,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 274,074 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 274,074 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 262,137 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 262,137 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 253,368 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 253,368 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 228,091 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 210,238 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 190,719 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 190,713 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 159,357 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 159,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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BD51 XEP is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 111,082 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 BD51 XEP, 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 25 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD51 XEP is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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