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BN05 ESV

2005 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

138,778 mi
Last recorded138,778 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ESV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 138,778 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 138,776 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 133,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner door frame marked with yellow chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner door frame marked with yellow chalk. Needs attention soon. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads are very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 133,371 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake line on rear beam leaking. Marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner door frame marked with yellow chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner door frame marked with yellow chalk. Needs attention soon. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads are very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 126,314 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 126,314 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2022 120,093 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 120,092 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 114,681 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 114,679 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2020 107,127 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 107,122 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 98,594 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 88,476 miles

slight leak from rack

Pass 13 Jan 2018 77,280 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 66,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,003 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,003 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 59,002 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,942 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 53,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,902 miles

rear tailgate has slight damage

Fail 5 Jul 2013 47,901 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tailgate has slight damage

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,295 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 41,295 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,461 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 35,433 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,393 miles

slight play nsf steering rack arm

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,411 miles

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,282 miles

Spare tyre defective

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

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 ESV is a 2005 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 ESV, 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 BN05 ESV registered?

BN05 ESV is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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