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Y235 BFX

2001 Renault Master

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,163 mi
Last recorded187,163 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Renault Master111,082 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY235 BFX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2018 187,163 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 29 Mar 2017 177,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged but not affecting light output

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 177,911 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit damaged but not affecting light output

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 167,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S Sill has excess corrosion but not within prescribed area

O/S/Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2016 167,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/70/15 also worn low on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S Sill has excess corrosion but not within prescribed area

O/S/Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 157,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

windscreen damaged but not in the drivers view of the road

Fail 26 Mar 2015 157,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

windscreen damaged but not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 26 Mar 2014 148,261 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 148,261 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 139,259 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 139,259 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 131,355 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 131,252 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 121,749 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 121,723 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 110,097 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 110,097 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 97,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 89,000 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 73,133 miles

slight exhaust blow from flexi joint

Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y235 BFX is a 2001 Renault Master in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 111,082 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 Y235 BFX, 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 25 years old, this Renault Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y235 BFX is a 2001 Renault Master, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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