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BU05 SYX

2005 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

189,847 mi
Last recorded189,847 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 SYX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 189,847 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside washer jet spraying weak

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seatbelt stalk cover missing

main beam switch slightly faulty

Pass 26 Apr 2024 189,079 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 25 Apr 2024 189,079 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 17 Oct 2022 188,381 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 188,370 miles

Central Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 187,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged DRIVERS (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 187,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 184,423 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also n/s light slightly insecure (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both door mirror covers missing

front brake discs worn pads appear low also front imbalance only just met

n/s side repeater lens missing

slight engine oil leak and noise from engine area when revved

slight leak centre exhaust clamp

Fail 1 Aug 2019 184,423 miles

Exhaust system insecure various rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also n/s light slightly insecure (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both door mirror covers missing

front brake discs worn pads appear low also front imbalance only just met

n/s side repeater lens missing

slight engine oil leak and noise from engine area when revved

slight leak centre exhaust clamp

Pass 20 Aug 2018 175,723 miles

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

o/s front tyre low tread and very badly worn on inner edge strong advise

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded not holed

Fail 14 Aug 2018 175,693 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65/16 c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s front tyre low tread and very badly worn on inner edge strong advise

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded not holed

Pass 8 Aug 2017 164,724 miles

both sides rear inner wheel arches corroded around top shocker mounts

noise from drive belt area on lock to lock poor steering operation

slight interaction o/s rear light

Pass 25 Jul 2016 156,716 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 152,219 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 152,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 140,204 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 131,633 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 125,516 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 109,533 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 95,930 miles

front ball joints slight play/wear

steering rack play/wear

Pass 13 Aug 2009 81,839 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 65,690 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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BU05 SYX is a 2005 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BU05 SYX, 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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BU05 SYX is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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