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MM51 BFE

2002 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

155,613 mi
Last recorded155,613 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Master100,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM51 BFE
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 155,613 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

drivers inner door handle damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2026 155,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

drivers inner door handle damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2025 153,281 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

high level brake light inop

Fail 12 Apr 2025 153,281 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

high level brake light inop

Pass 12 Apr 2024 151,807 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 151,805 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 147,354 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 147,354 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 138,280 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 137,838 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / side of van corroded excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / side of van corroded excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake servo slightly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2021 137,838 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / side of van corroded excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / side of van corroded excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake servo slightly corroded

ignition switch

Pass 21 May 2020 136,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer/wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged/repaired

Nearside Rear sill/panel damaged/corroded/holed

Offside Front sidelight dim

Offside Outer sill corroded/holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

hi-level stop light inoperative

Fail 19 May 2020 136,024 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired missing (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer/wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged/repaired

Nearside Rear sill/panel damaged/corroded/holed

Offside Front sidelight dim

Offside Outer sill corroded/holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake lever (on caliper) not fully return to stop

Rear brake efforts very low

hi-level stop light inoperative

Pass 21 May 2019 132,647 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded/holed

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer/wearing inner edges/worn outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged/taped

Nearside body damage/corroded/holed

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

Fail 21 May 2019 132,647 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.4mm/worn edges/cracked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer/wearing inner edges/outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake lag-26%

Nearside Rear light lens damaged/taped

Nearside body damage/corroded/holed

Offside Outer sill corroded/holed

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

handbrake lever travel very high

Pass 30 May 2018 130,737 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight lag

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.95mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 30 May 2018 130,737 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight lag

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.95mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 3 May 2017 129,176 miles

both wipers slightly smearing screen

corrosion and body damage to sill panels (non structural )

engine oil leak

osf tyre low tread

Pass 5 May 2016 127,027 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

both rear sills/lower panels damaged

n/s/f indicator & n/s/r light lenses damaged/repaired

o/s outer sill corroded/holed

o/s/f tyre wearing edges/cracking

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 127,027 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

both rear sills/lower panels damaged

n/s/f indicator & n/s/r light lenses damaged/repaired

o/s outer sill corroded/holed

o/s/f tyre wearing edges/cracking

oil leak

rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 125,377 miles

rear discs poor condition

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

nsr tyre worn

osf tyre split on sidewall but not to chords

osr tyre worn perished cracked

Fail 7 May 2015 125,377 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

nsr tyre worn

osf tyre split on sidewall but not to chords

osr tyre worn perished cracked

rear discs poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2014 121,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s and o/s rear panels dented

n/s slide door outer trim missing

n/s/r indicator lens taped up

rear tyres cracked/just starting to lose shape

Fail 29 Apr 2014 121,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

n/s and o/s rear panels dented

n/s slide door outer trim missing

n/s/f indicator lens broken

n/s/r indicator lens taped up

rear tyres cracked/just starting to lose shape

Pass 22 May 2013 117,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 117,573 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 113,317 miles

Oil leak

body damage to nearside

Fail 28 May 2012 113,315 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

body damage to nearside

nearside rear handbrake cable partually siezed

nearside wiper blade splitting on end

rear number plate not fully secure

Pass 25 May 2011 109,060 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 109,056 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 103,372 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 103,370 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 96,739 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 86,055 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 86,004 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 May 2007 68,194 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 61,005 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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MM51 BFE is a 2002 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

Across all 2002 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 100,650 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 MM51 BFE, 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 24 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MM51 BFE is a 2002 Renault Master, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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