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BN05 ESF

2005 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

158,040 mi
Last recorded158,040 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ESF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 158,040 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

both heat shields insecure

Fail 26 May 2026 158,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

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

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

both heat shields insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2025 157,748 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

both exhaust heat shields insecure

most suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 157,748 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

both exhaust heat shields insecure

most suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 155,814 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Both front jacking points corroded.

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

Nearside Loading door/panels corroded.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear saddle bushes have slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield insecure.

Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Towbar corroded.

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 155,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Leak from oil filter housing/pipes. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All brake discs corroded.

Both front jacking points corroded.

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

Nearside Loading door/panels corroded.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear saddle bushes have slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield insecure.

Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Towbar corroded.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 153,825 miles

Both front jacking points corroded.

Front Both headlamp aims poor but image correct.

Front Suspension components show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

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

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

Nearside Loading door/panels corroded.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush on axle beam. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm. Discs corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling.

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 153,825 miles

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

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

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

Both front jacking points corroded.

Front Both headlamp aims poor but image correct.

Front Suspension components show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

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

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

Nearside Loading door/panels corroded.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Saddle bush on axle beam. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned N/S working, no O/S. LLB380 fitted. (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm. Discs corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure and rattling.

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 150,841 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 7 Dec 2020 148,984 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 148,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Position lamp not working LLB501 fitted. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip O/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 145,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 141,844 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 141,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 137,916 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 May 2017 137,515 miles

Central Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 May 2016 131,858 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 131,858 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 123,697 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 123,690 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 117,299 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 112,924 miles

All 4 brake discs worn

Pass 11 May 2012 107,054 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 104,412 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 101,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 81,349 miles

nearside door mirror backing missing and glass cracked

Fail 11 May 2009 91,347 miles

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

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

nearside door mirror backing missing and glass cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2008 70,561 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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BN05 ESF is a 2005 Renault Master in Blue 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 BN05 ESF, 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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BN05 ESF is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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