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GJ55 ADO

2005 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

187,131 mi
Last recorded187,131 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 ADO
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 187,131 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 186,959 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 173,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 173,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 160,003 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 143,397 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 128,179 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 128,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 120,925 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 120,925 miles

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

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 120,911 miles

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

Offside Front mirror glass damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2020 120,877 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 116,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 114,061 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 114,061 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,341 miles

Nearside Rear Near side rear tyre ageing

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 108,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Near side rear tyre ageing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 97,308 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,792 miles

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

nearside and offside wiper blades split on ends but not obscuring veiw

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,609 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,142 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,155 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 50,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,454 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 29,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,283 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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GJ55 ADO is a 2005 Renault Master in Grey 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 GJ55 ADO, 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 GJ55 ADO registered?

GJ55 ADO is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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