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FX51 VFN

2001 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

211,400 mi
Last recorded211,400 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 VFN
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 211,400 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Glow plug light flashing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Temporary repair made to N/S rack boot

Fail 16 Oct 2025 211,400 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 210,891 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 210,604 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 210,604 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (replaced bulb) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (replaced bulb) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 210,253 miles

Central Front Upper (chip in windscreen less than 10mm not affecting drivers view)

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

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (lens slightly damaged not affecting light output) (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (not exceeding manufacturers limit plate on emissions test ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 209,937 miles

Central Front Upper (chip in front windscreen upper less than 10mm)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 209,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Upper (chip in front windscreen upper less than 10mm)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (no noise detected or roughness) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 208,693 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 208,503 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 208,503 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 208,480 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 208,479 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 207,920 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 204,321 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 197,607 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 195,639 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 195,638 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 181,699 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 161,620 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 157,966 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 150,548 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 133,194 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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FX51 VFN is a 2001 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX51 VFN, 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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What year was FX51 VFN registered?

FX51 VFN is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is FX51 VFN safe to buy?

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