2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

583 MOT tests in 2024. 50.4% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.4%
Failed or needed repairs49.6%
Typical mileage at test137,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 583 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.9%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.1%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.0%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.5%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.6%
    29 marked dangerous
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics44.6%
  2. Brakes42.0%
  3. Suspension18.2%
  4. Body & chassis10.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  6. Steering7.2%
  7. Tyres5.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.6%
  3. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.5%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.0%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Renault Master?

In 2024, 50.4% of 2004 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 583 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).