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SW55 FHZ

2005 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,969 mi
Last recorded158,969 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 FHZ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 158,969 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

o/s/r tyre perished

rear heat sheild insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2014 158,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

o/s/r tyre perished

rear heat sheild insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2013 135,843 miles

centre brake lamp onop

power steering res over filled

no secondary bonnet catch

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

tow bar wiring tied to rear leaf spring bush

Fail 23 Apr 2013 135,843 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

centre brake lamp onop

power steering res over filled

no secondary bonnet catch

tow bar wiring tied to rear leaf spring bush

Pass 18 Apr 2012 114,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

tow bar electric socket cable rubbing on spring bush , poorly routed

Fail 13 Apr 2012 114,777 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Swivelling towbar swivel pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)

slight brake bind o/s/r

tow bar electric socket cable rubbing on spring bush , poorly routed

Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,564 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 15 Apr 2011 95,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 73,291 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 73,291 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,801 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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SW55 FHZ is a 2005 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SW55 FHZ, 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 SW55 FHZ registered?

SW55 FHZ is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 24 December 2005.

Is SW55 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 FHZ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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