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BU03 OUG

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

167,623 mi
Last recorded167,623 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OUG
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 167,623 miles

Both rear of rear spring hanger brackets have heavy surface corrosion.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have heavy surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti roll bar bush/link has heavy corrosion at its aluminium outer case.

Pass 21 Nov 2023 167,609 miles

Coolant reservoir cap missing

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 166,615 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all in board end are slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side of vehicle have slight play ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower joints have slight play when vehicle is jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch heavily corroded near upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and cracked on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower joints have play but only when vehicle is jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheel arch heavily corroded near upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet latch slightly stiff

Pass 4 Oct 2021 165,570 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift when vehicle is jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished and cracked on the outer side wall no cords visible at this time (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint has significant lift but only when vehicle is jacked up

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front suspension arm ball joints have significant lift but only when vehicle is jacked up

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 164,764 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 164,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and curbed on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 161,143 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 159,156 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 159,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 156,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 156,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking just in front of fuel tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tire outer side wall slightly perished and cracked

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 154,826 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 154,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside top marker lamp not working

Pass 4 Jun 2014 152,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 150,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 143,647 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 137,399 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 132,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 114,985 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 94,323 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 76,260 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 76,260 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,824 miles

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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BU03 OUG is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 100,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU03 OUG, 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 23 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU03 OUG is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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