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BV51 MXA

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,908 mi
Last recorded145,908 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 MXA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2026 145,908 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 145,390 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2024 142,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 138,610 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point slight corrosion

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

Offside Front Jacking point slight corrosion

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lens damaged (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 134,375 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 134,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working Cab top marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working Cab top marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Rubber bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Lamp full of water (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe damaged (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 127,322 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod has minor play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod has minor play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessive

Fail 8 Sep 2021 127,317 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod has minor play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod has minor play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 28 Aug 2020 125,881 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 125,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 123,710 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 123,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 121,549 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 119,604 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,693 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 114,723 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 110,515 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 110,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 107,844 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 107,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 105,241 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 105,241 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 101,506 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 101,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 98,997 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 98,997 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 91,583 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 91,580 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 82,942 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 82,938 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 75,035 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 75,033 miles

Nearside Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 66,780 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 66,471 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bumper insecure

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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BV51 MXA is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BV51 MXA, 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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BV51 MXA is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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