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SM05 JHL

2005 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,459 mi
Last recorded123,459 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 JHL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 123,459 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2024 123,450 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2023 122,348 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 120,777 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 120,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 120,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel pump ()

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

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

earth strap to gearbox corroded

passenger seat removed and left in rear

Pass 8 Oct 2020 106,686 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 89,604 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 89,604 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure rubbers have broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 87,303 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear . (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 85,768 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

parking brake requirements just met system may need repair or adjustment

Pass 9 Nov 2015 82,314 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wipers torn slightly

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Nov 2015 82,314 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front wipers torn slightly

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 73,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 73,260 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,651 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 69,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,226 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,920 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 66,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 41,351 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,351 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SM05 JHL is a 2005 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM05 JHL, 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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SM05 JHL is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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