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ST55 PYJ

2005 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

197,451 mi
Last recorded197,451 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 PYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 197,451 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 197,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 192,555 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 188,683 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 188,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 188,650 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill panel corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps lenses poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front gaiters perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 181,648 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 179,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 172,353 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2018 167,713 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 167,711 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Hose cut due to fouling. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively damaged Rubbed through / cords showing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 164,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 164,220 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 156,979 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake Discs Worn

Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Close To Minimun Requirements

Pass 10 Jun 2015 152,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 152,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal rubber wearing on edge.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 142,017 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 135,067 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 125,519 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 113,810 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 113,797 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 99,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 99,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 86,218 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 86,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PYJ is a 2005 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PYJ, 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 ST55 PYJ registered?

ST55 PYJ is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is ST55 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 PYJ shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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