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W333 ELM

2005 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,100 mi
Last recorded105,100 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW333 ELM
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 105,100 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 105,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 102,334 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 102,299 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 97,827 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside bump stop missing

Fail 25 Jan 2024 97,793 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 93,485 miles

Reverse lamp not working

Slight play felt through steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2023 93,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Handbrake mechanism siezed (1.1.15 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Reverse lamp not working

Slight play felt through steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2022 86,190 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 86,135 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TIPPER BODY & COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF EXTENSIVE CORROSION

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer marker light inop. (under 2100mm wide)

Nearside Rear rust hole in body, beside rear shock absorber top mounting. (not chassis)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear marker light bracket broken (under 2100mm wide)

spare wheel not secure in load bay

Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,122 miles

Nearside Rear outside marker light inop (under 2100mm wide)

Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,189 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 57,697 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split on end but clearing screen on for this mot.

Offside Front wiper blade split on end but clearing screen ok at time of mot.

Fail 12 Jan 2017 57,697 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,885 miles

both rear lamp lens has cracks, not showing white light.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 44,583 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 44,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,020 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 38,237 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 38,237 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 33,228 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 33,228 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,499 miles

Front brake discs rusty especially o/s

Fail 11 Nov 2010 31,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs rusty especially o/s

Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,870 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,358 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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W333 ELM is a 2005 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W333 ELM, 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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W333 ELM is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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