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SF05 HWH

2005 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests37 (22 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate59.5%

Mileage

217,621 mi
Last recorded217,621 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 HWH
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

22 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 217,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive step/sill corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front out rigger corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror damaged

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

both outer sills corroding

Fail 13 Jul 2026 217,613 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear mid way down chassis in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear mid way down chassis in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear leaf spring shackle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear leaf spring shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front out rigger (jacking point) corroded

Nearside Front step/sill corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside door mirror damaged

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

both outer sills corroding

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 24 May 2025 216,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front step has corrosion

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also sub frame it self has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both outa and inn sills have corrosion n.s and o.s

mild under body corrosion

Fail 24 May 2025 216,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on limit marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front step has corrosion

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive also sub frame it self has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both outa and inn sills have corrosion n.s and o.s

mild under body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2024 212,011 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to step

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside @ calipers (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to both rear spring hangers

corrosion to to nearside and offside out riggers

Fail 11 May 2024 211,965 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside and offside (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion to step

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to both rear spring hangers

corrosion to to nearside and offside out riggers

Pass 26 May 2023 211,401 miles

slight wear front brake discs

slight wear in steering rack

wear nearside front tyre on edges

Fail 13 May 2023 211,392 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight wear front brake discs

slight wear in steering rack

wear nearside front tyre on edges

Pass 7 May 2022 208,830 miles

wear nearside rear anti roll bar anti link arm bush

Pass 10 May 2021 205,297 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 203,618 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 203,618 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 201,249 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 201,249 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both rear seats (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Wiper switch faulty

Pass 28 May 2019 188,449 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 188,449 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 171,002 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 171,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 160,891 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 160,891 miles

Indicator switch faulty Not working correctly on left turn signal (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 3rd row seats (5.2.2b)

Coolant leak Radiator damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed 2nd row seats (5.2.2b)

Oil leak Engine

Pass 30 May 2017 154,634 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 136,642 miles

noise from n/s front wheel bearing or gearbox

rear brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2014 130,321 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 130,289 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 123,426 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 116,618 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 116,616 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 106,719 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 106,701 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 100,971 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 100,717 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 92,031 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,841 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 74,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,104 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 62,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,859 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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SF05 HWH is a 2005 Renault Master in Green with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.5%.

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 SF05 HWH, 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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SF05 HWH is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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