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EF55 MLV

2006 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,907 mi
Last recorded84,907 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Master99,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 MLV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 84,907 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 84,904 miles

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 83,253 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 83,249 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 81,075 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 81,071 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 79,495 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 77,930 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 77,928 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 76,533 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 76,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,062 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring hanger brackets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 75,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring hanger brackets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,845 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened anchor backets both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 73,840 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened anchor backets both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 68,905 miles

Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 68,901 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,393 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 57,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,440 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 45,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,087 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,156 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,798 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,201 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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EF55 MLV is a 2006 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 99,633 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 EF55 MLV, 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 20 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF55 MLV registered?

EF55 MLV is a 2006 Renault Master, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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The MOT history for EF55 MLV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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