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BX05 VBY

2005 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,989 mi
Last recorded122,989 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 VBY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 122,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 122,987 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/65 16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 122,325 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 120,719 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 120,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 120,157 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 120,154 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment dated 2009 (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 118,723 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 118,723 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 118,359 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 118,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 118,276 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 117,843 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 116,122 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 113,932 miles

Front diesel leek

Pass 5 Aug 2015 113,267 miles

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

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

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

very slight front brake bind

Pass 5 Aug 2014 111,291 miles

Alternator belt deteriorated.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak.Possibly from crankshaft seal.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 105,212 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 105,212 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,684 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,006 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,747 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,783 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 39,830 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 39,830 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,581 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 13,821 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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BX05 VBY is a 2005 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 BX05 VBY, 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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BX05 VBY is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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