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SB05 BFE

2005 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,134 mi
Last recorded102,134 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 BFE
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 102,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, starting to drop / wear outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front gearbox mount weak / play

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to drop inner tread

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear evidence of both tyres fouling bed floor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked (3.2 (a) (i))

overall handbrake effort on minimum 16%

wipers very poor

Fail 22 Sep 2025 102,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall, starting to drop / wear outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front gearbox mount weak / play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to drop inner tread

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear evidence of both tyres fouling bed floor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked (3.2 (a) (i))

overall handbrake effort on minimum 16%

wipers very poor

Pass 2 Oct 2024 99,960 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2024 99,883 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced - Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively - Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting - Steps corroded, as well outer sils (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting - Steps corroded, as well outer sils (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 97,734 miles

Front Exhaust corroded

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

under body corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2023 97,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust corroded

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2022 95,777 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 95,720 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 93,199 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose rear retaining strap badly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis surface corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear lamps partialy obscured by body.

Fail 18 Aug 2021 93,171 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose rear retaining strap badly corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis surface corrosion n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear lamps partialy obscured by body.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,400 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front seat belt casing missing

oil leak from gear box

Fail 13 Sep 2016 87,446 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front seat belt casing missing

oil leak from gear box

Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,649 miles

both rear light units cracked

Fail 15 Sep 2015 80,649 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre has nail

both rear light units cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2014 73,323 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 73,323 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,121 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 60,121 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,294 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 46,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,017 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 36,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 29,464 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 29,464 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 28,027 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,027 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 21,817 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 21,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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SB05 BFE is a 2005 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SB05 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 21 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB05 BFE is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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