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YM05 VMY

2005 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

86,798 mi
Last recorded86,798 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 VMY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 86,798 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 86,794 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 15 Oct 2024 86,486 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,181 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 85,895 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 85,895 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 84,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 84,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 80,814 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 80,814 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 79,744 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 79,061 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,494 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 77,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,344 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside mirror cowl missing

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,249 miles

NS door mirror casing incomplete

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 75,247 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

NS door mirror casing incomplete

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,209 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,207 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer wall

Fail 1 Oct 2013 71,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracked on outer wall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,644 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer wall scuffed

Fail 18 Sep 2012 70,644 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

nearside rear tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,854 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,969 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 64,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2010 51,309 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 40,858 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 40,858 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,599 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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YM05 VMY is a 2005 Renault Master in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YM05 VMY, 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 YM05 VMY registered?

YM05 VMY is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is YM05 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 VMY shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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