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YA54 VML

2005 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,901 mi
Last recorded231,901 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Master106,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 VML
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 231,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 231,901 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 226,304 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 215,411 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 215,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 204,710 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 194,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 183,756 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 170,694 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 149,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light wiper scratched (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 149,145 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' light wiper scratched (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 71,759 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 71,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 63,720 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 63,720 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 54,813 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,259 miles

Saloon, 1 head rest missing + 1 split.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 48,259 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Saloon, 1 head rest missing + 1 split.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,901 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,603 miles

1 SALOON SEAT, HEAD REST MISSING.

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

N/S MIRROR BACK COVER MISSING.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 26,603 miles

1 SALOON SEAT, HEAD REST MISSING.

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

N/S MIRROR BACK COVER MISSING.

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 13,398 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 13,396 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.5.15)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

ADVISE N/S MIRROR BACKING MISSING.

ADVISE. ENGINE UNDER TRAY NOT FULLY SECURE.

ADVISE. HAND BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL.

ADVISE. N/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED.

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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YA54 VML is a 2005 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA54 VML, 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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YA54 VML is a 2005 Renault Master, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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