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BF04 LJZ

2004 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,798 mi
Last recorded181,798 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Master107,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 LJZ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 181,798 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 181,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jack mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 177,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 172,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 166,903 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 166,900 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside & offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside & offside rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal cylinder leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2021 162,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 162,935 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 159,245 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 159,239 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 157,289 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 152,952 miles

Offside Inner drive s gaitor slight leak

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

rear discs / pads worn

Fail 3 Aug 2018 152,950 miles

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

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

Offside Inner drive s gaitor slight leak

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

rear discs / pads worn

Pass 28 Jul 2017 149,052 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 147,217 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 145,628 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 142,891 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 142,648 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 142,648 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 136,950 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 124,065 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 109,424 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 109,424 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 94,955 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 94,955 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 72,085 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 71,887 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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BF04 LJZ is a 2004 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 107,476 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 BF04 LJZ, 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 22 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF04 LJZ is a 2004 Renault Master, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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