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YA05 BFJ

2005 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

216,328 mi
Last recorded216,328 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 BFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2026 216,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 216,265 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 210,790 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 210,681 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front inner sill/jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 204,548 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 204,547 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder and dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside front inner sill/jacking point corroded within the Suspension component mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 196,897 miles

Both front jacking points corroded.

Both rear rear inner sills corroded.

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspect both front wheel bearings worn.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 189,818 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outriggers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 189,812 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front outriggers. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 182,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 178,554 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 164,717 miles

Slight wiper blade damage to screen.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 163,122 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 161,572 miles

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Fail 28 Mar 2017 161,569 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s/r side (6.1.C.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Pass 23 Mar 2016 152,870 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect front pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Fail 21 Mar 2016 152,862 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect front pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wiper blade damage to front screen

Pass 20 Mar 2015 139,401 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 128,130 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 128,128 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 117,648 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

offside front brake pipe corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2013 117,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2012 108,362 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 105,443 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 105,443 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 91,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 91,862 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,631 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 56,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 56,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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YA05 BFJ is a 2005 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 YA05 BFJ, 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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YA05 BFJ is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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