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FH51 FVZ

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

361,054 mi
Last recorded361,054 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 FVZ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 361,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear No Reversing lamps

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside, Chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 358,181 miles

corrosion on both front under sills

corrosion on os and n/s rear floor

Fail 29 Aug 2023 358,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion on both front under sills

corrosion on os and n/s rear floor

Pass 1 Sep 2022 355,741 miles

Front corrosion on o/s and n/s sills not in prescribed area

Pass 7 May 2021 355,622 miles

crossion on o/s/f and n/s/f step outriggers not in prescribed area

Fail 24 Apr 2021 355,622 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

crossion on o/s/f and n/s/f step outriggers not in prescribed area

Pass 31 Mar 2020 355,529 miles

corrosion on rear n/s and o/s inner wheel archers not in prescribed area

Fail 21 Mar 2020 355,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion on rear n/s and o/s inner wheel archers not in prescribed area

Pass 31 Dec 2018 353,706 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 353,706 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 350,352 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 350,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 348,020 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 348,020 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 341,326 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear missing (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 338,230 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 338,230 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2013 335,216 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 332,390 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 332,390 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2011 325,010 miles

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 318,901 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 290,352 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 290,325 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

clunk from front suspension (suspect spring seats)

n/s/r tyre is staeting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Oct 2008 268,751 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 268,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 234,680 miles

Bolt sheared in power steering pipe support bracket, front of engine

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 210,680 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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FH51 FVZ is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FH51 FVZ, 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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FH51 FVZ is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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