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SD55 XSO

2005 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

191,863 mi
Last recorded191,863 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 XSO
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 191,863 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point showing signs of corrosion not excessive.

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

Underside showing signs of corrosion not excessive (Age related)

Pass 19 Apr 2024 191,017 miles

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

underbody jacking points corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 184,964 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 184,964 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 177,070 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 177,055 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2021 166,999 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 166,999 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 163,460 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 160,156 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 160,153 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 157,550 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 153,976 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 149,563 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 149,563 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 147,326 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 142,399 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front pasenger seat removed

Pass 13 Dec 2013 142,399 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front pasenger seat removed

Pass 5 Dec 2012 126,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 104,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 104,954 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 62,976 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,216 miles

casing missing from n/s/r seat belt stalk

o/s/r seat belt not retracting properly

rear brake discs slightly pitted

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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SD55 XSO is a 2005 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SD55 XSO, 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 SD55 XSO registered?

SD55 XSO is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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