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ST55 HXJ

2005 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

157,824 mi
Last recorded157,824 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 HXJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 157,824 miles

Nearside door mirror outer casing missing

Offside Rear tyre 15 years old

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

Fail 14 May 2026 157,796 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure nearside inner and outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( 15 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 157,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower blind spot mirror slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front door mirror outer casing damaged

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 15 May 2025 157,640 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower blind spot mirror slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front door mirror outer casing damaged

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill holed and corroded

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 157,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror outer cover/casing missing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swinging shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2024 157,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror outer cover/casing missing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive swinging shackle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 157,199 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror cover missing

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

Fail 9 May 2023 157,199 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror cover missing

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

Pass 11 May 2022 156,763 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive quite a bit of oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear step bar heavily corroded and holed

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 May 2022 156,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/75 R16C (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres both 215/75 R16C --- Rear tyres both 225/65 R16C

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive quite a bit of oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear step bar heavily corroded and holed

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 156,349 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside plastic mirror missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all four brake discs corroded

aux belt in poor condition also bearing noisey

both rear tyres showing cracking

Fail 7 May 2021 156,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside plastic mirror missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all four brake discs corroded

aux belt in poor condition also bearing noisey

both rear tyres showing cracking

Pass 12 Jul 2019 155,956 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge near limit

Nearside plastic mirror cover missing

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear tyres showing tracking

noise from aux belt area

parking brake links showing corrosion

parking brake low 17%

Pass 10 Jul 2018 155,210 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside plastic mirror cover missing

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

clutch judder

Pass 3 Jul 2017 154,516 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 154,515 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 154,029 miles

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 154,027 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bonnet safety catch sticking

rear brake discs showing some corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2014 153,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

air horn nearside insecure

fuel cap in poor condition

nearside mirror cover missing

rear tyres showing cracking

tyres different sizes on axles

Fail 4 Dec 2014 153,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air horn nearside insecure

fuel cap in poor condition

nearside mirror cover missing

rear tyres showing cracking

tyres different sizes on axles

Fail 27 Nov 2014 153,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

air horn nearside insecure

fuel cap in poor condition

nearside mirror cover missing

rear tyres showing cracking

tyres different sizes on axles

Pass 18 Oct 2013 152,631 miles

Earth strap broken at gearbox

Front tyres - 215/75 R16 .. Rear tyres - 225/65 R16

Headlamp switch slightly sticking / worn

Horn loose fittment under bonnet at Nearside

Key broken in fuel cap but still works o.k

Offside rear tyre splitting

Screw in Nearside rear tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 152,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Earth strap broken ( to gearbox )

Front tyres 215/75 R16 .... Rear tyres 225/65 R16

Gearbox vent pipe insecure

Headlamp switch slightly sticking / worn

Horn insecure under bonnet at Nearside

Key broken in fuel cap - still operational

Nearside front brake disc corroded

Offside rear tyre splitting

Screw in Nearside rear tyre

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,858 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside headlamp poor image

slight noise offside front bearing

Fail 25 Oct 2012 146,842 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

colant leak

slight noise offside front bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 131,604 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 111,052 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 110,549 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 90,542 miles

Slight lift in Nearside front upper ball joint

Fail 20 Oct 2009 90,526 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level low

Front tyres 225/65 R16C -- Rear tyres 215/65 R16C

Slight lift in Nearside front upper ball joint

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,716 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 13 Oct 2008 67,189 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

high level stop lamp not working

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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ST55 HXJ is a 2005 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 ST55 HXJ, 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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ST55 HXJ is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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