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FJ55 FGX

2005 Renault Master

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

57,065 mi
Last recorded57,065 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 FGX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 57,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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 9 Sep 2024 56,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 55,158 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 55,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 53,384 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 53,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Also dustcover slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 51,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower balljoint dustcover slightly split but still holding grease.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 49,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 49,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 46,792 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,753 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,406 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 33,962 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 33,962 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 33,176 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 33,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 31,177 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 31,177 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,353 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,022 miles

front tyres getting low

Fail 16 Oct 2012 28,016 miles

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 13 Oct 2011 23,694 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 23,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 20,923 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 20,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 17,721 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 17,719 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 14,115 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 14,115 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FJ55 FGX is a 2005 Renault Master in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 FJ55 FGX, 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 FJ55 FGX registered?

FJ55 FGX is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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