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WJ05 FUT

2005 Renault Master

White Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

152,579 mi
Last recorded152,579 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 FUT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 152,579 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 152,579 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 150,114 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.5mil) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front

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

offside rear spring not located correctly

rear spring mounts bent

Fail 12 May 2025 150,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.5mil) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front

offside rear spring not located correctly

rear spring mounts bent

Pass 26 Aug 2024 146,639 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 145,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White (4.5.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

parking brake has excessive reverse travel

Pass 20 Mar 2023 142,231 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 142,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 133,337 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

rear valance corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2022 133,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

rear valance corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 124,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 124,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 116,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 29 Jan 2020 116,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,197 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 110,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 106,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,911 miles

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

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

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 98,542 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven slow (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,068 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 90,344 miles

Glow plug lamp illuminated

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Jan 2014 90,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Glow plug lamp illuminated

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2013 85,946 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on indicating a fault

Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,984 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,963 miles

front and rear disc pads low, rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2011 76,958 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear disc pads low, rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2010 71,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,889 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,830 miles

o/s and n/s front lower ball joints worn

rear pads getting low

Fail 19 Jan 2009 65,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s and n/s front lower ball joints worn

rear pads getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,460 miles

Airbag warning light staying on.

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

Offside top marker light inop

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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WJ05 FUT is a 2005 Renault Master in White with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 WJ05 FUT, 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 WJ05 FUT registered?

WJ05 FUT is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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