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CE55 VCU

2005 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 VCU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipe corroded at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger next to subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor pan area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor pan arear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component fluid trace around rack - advise inspection (2.1.5 (a))

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

tipper body heavily corroded - no sharp edges at time of test

Fail 19 Jul 2024

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger next to front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack wet around base of steering column (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre pipe corroded at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger next to subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor pan area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor pan arear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

tipper body heavily corroded - no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,189 miles

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush heavily worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside and nearside outer sills/door steps corroded

Rear spring eyes heavily corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tipper body heavily corroded/holed. No sharp edges at time of test.

Valve stem slightly damaged All stems deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches and chips to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 95,189 miles

Handbrake just met minimum requirements at 16% efficiency.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush heavily worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside and nearside outer sills/door steps corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear spring eyes heavily corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tipper body heavily corroded/holed. No sharp edges at time of test.

Valve stem slightly damaged All stems deteriorated/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper blade scratches and chips to windscreen. Not affecting drivers view at present. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 92,629 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Stiff to secure/release (7.1.2 (d))

Tipper body corroded/holed. No sharp edges at time of test

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem cracked / perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,964 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing sounds dry

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp. Advise repair/replacement soon (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 92,964 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing sounds dry

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp. Advise repair/replacement soon (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' light scratches (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,927 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 76,119 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 72,255 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2014 72,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 68,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 68,263 miles

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

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,412 miles

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

both front tyres getting low

Fail 2 Sep 2011 65,412 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

both front tyres getting low

Fail 24 Sep 2010 54,389 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,389 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 44,513 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,518 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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CE55 VCU is a 2005 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CE55 VCU, 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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CE55 VCU is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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