2004 Renault Master · 2,156 MOT tests
2004 Renault Master reliability
2004 Renault Masters fail 47.7% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 19 Master years (2,156 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Masters: 34.9%)
- 47.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Masters: 34.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 137,424
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,156
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- 2005 cars: about average for its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 22.4% of tests fail here (49% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Renault Master
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.9%
- Brakes22.4%
- Suspension14.5%
- Body, chassis and structure9.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.6%
- Steering7.1%
- Tyres5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 8.53%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 4.87%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 4.17%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.13%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.8%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Parking brake inoperative on one side 3.71%
The parking brake does not work on one side, so the car may not hold on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (14.98%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.11%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (9.46%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.86%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (8.72%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.47%)
Other years
Every Renault Master year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Renault Master reliable?
2004 Renault Masters fail 47.7% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 19 Master years (2,156 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Renault Master MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (8.53% of tests), position lamp not working (4.87% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (4.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Renault Master have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Renault Master shows 137,424 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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