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EF05 GVR

2005 Renault Master

Purple Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

143,791 mi
Last recorded143,791 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 GVR
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 143,791 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 143,791 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 142,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 142,202 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 141,656 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 141,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 139,461 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 137,319 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 135,939 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 134,574 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 134,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 131,683 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 129,064 miles

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 129,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 126,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 126,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

alt belt pully missing

Pass 30 Jun 2014 123,421 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 122,153 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 122,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 122,095 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 121,819 miles

slight engine oil leak

wipers smear slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2012 121,819 miles

wipers smear slightly

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 120,890 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding

front tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 19 Mar 2010 118,934 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 118,926 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 82,977 miles

exhaust centre box joint loose and slightly insecure but not blowing excessivly at time of test

n/s rear tyre small pin type nail in inner tread area

Fail 10 Jul 2008 82,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre pin type nail in inner tread area

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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EF05 GVR is a 2005 Renault Master in Purple with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EF05 GVR, 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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What year was EF05 GVR registered?

EF05 GVR is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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