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SW05 LKL

2005 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

116,101 mi
Last recorded116,101 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 LKL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 116,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 108,622 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 108,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 100,509 miles

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

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Offside Front rack end slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2024 100,489 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER RIGGER JACKING PIONT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUT RIGGER JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

FREE PLAY IN HAND BRAKE

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVE SHAFT SEAL GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear HAND BRAKE CABLE BRACKET MISSING

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 90,408 miles

Little reserve travel in hand brake

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear underside of vehicle covered in underseal at time of test

Some age related underbody corrosion, Not excessive or holed at time of test

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 89,524 miles

Some age related underbody corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central pipes front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sets of rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 87,936 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,970 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 84,418 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 82,811 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,510 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 74,775 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 74,774 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,011 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 61,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded - rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,165 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

centre brake light not working

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,593 miles

rear brake discs correded, both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,251 miles

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mount bushes show slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,857 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,262 miles

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

steering slight stiff

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,012 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 36,012 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,402 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Jun 2008 26,391 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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SW05 LKL is a 2005 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SW05 LKL, 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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SW05 LKL is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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