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BV05 UBB

2005 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

250,718 mi
Last recorded250,718 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 UBB
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 250,718 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 250,717 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 245,687 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 245,687 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2024

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 245,517 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 237,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 237,626 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 226,428 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 226,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 216,692 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 216,659 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 206,196 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorating

Fail 3 Mar 2020 205,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate slightly deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2019 195,459 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2019 195,459 miles

Outline marker lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2018 183,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 175,508 miles

FRONT MARKER LIGHTS INOP

Pass 24 Feb 2016 163,256 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 163,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 152,083 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 151,967 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 142,483 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 142,483 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 130,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 119,605 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 104,840 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 83,559 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,935 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 66,931 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 51,954 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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BV05 UBB is a 2005 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 BV05 UBB, 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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BV05 UBB is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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