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MX05 BFU

2005 Renault Mascott

White Diesel 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

210,607 mi
Last recorded210,607 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Mascott113,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 BFU
MakeRenault
ModelMascott
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,963cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 210,607 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2015 152,802 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 152,802 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2014 152,148 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 May 2014 152,148 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Aug 2013 145,404 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Aug 2012 131,435 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers wiper blade split

passenger wiper blade split

Fail 21 Aug 2012 131,435 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers wiper blade split

passenger wiper blade split

Pass 2 Aug 2011 108,201 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs badly worn.

o/s/r inner tyre punctured.

Fail 2 Aug 2011 108,201 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs badly worn.

o/s/r inner tyre punctured.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 85,844 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 64,383 miles

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.1.B.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,663 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,575 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,282 miles

rear tyres show signs of fouling wheel arches when laden.

How Reliable is the Renault Mascott?

Based on 1,216 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
9,236
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 40
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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MX05 BFU is a 2005 Renault Mascott in White with a 2,963cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault Mascott models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 113,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Mascott fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX05 BFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Mascott typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Mascott is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX05 BFU registered?

MX05 BFU is a 2005 Renault Mascott, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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