2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

741 MOT tests in 2024. 56.0% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time56.0%
Failed or needed repairs44.0%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 741 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.4%
  2. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.3%
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side5.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.3%
    42 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.0%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes41.3%
  2. Lights & electrics36.6%
  3. Suspension17.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  5. Body & chassis9.3%
  6. Steering6.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.0%
  8. Tyres3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.3%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn12.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2005 Renault Master?

In 2024, 56.0% of 2005 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 741 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 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 brakes.

Is the 2005 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).