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BU53 TNO

2004 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

207,392 mi
Last recorded207,392 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Master107,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 TNO
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 207,392 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 201,213 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 196,583 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 194,098 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 191,527 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 190,007 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

Pass 25 Feb 2020 189,984 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 188,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 188,150 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 181,462 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 176,725 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 174,517 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2017 166,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 166,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 156,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush light play (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear 2nd spring U bolts damaged.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear very slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2016 142,967 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 130,027 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 119,387 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 108,208 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 96,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 83,418 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 83,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear axle u bolt damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2013 67,073 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear axle u bolt damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,121 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 51,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 36,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 20,783 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 20,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 4,142 miles

rear steel brake discs slight corrosion

unable to fully inspect nearside rear steel brake pipe

Pass 9 Mar 2011 4,072 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 4,062 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 3,374 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 2,102 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 913 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 826 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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BU53 TNO is a 2004 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

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 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 BU53 TNO, 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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BU53 TNO is a 2004 Renault Master, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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