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BU53 UCN

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

259,267 mi
Last recorded259,267 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 UCN
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 259,267 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 255,486 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 251,065 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 243,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 243,109 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 236,110 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 236,077 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear x-member leaf spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s inner face worn/pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres scrubbed on the outer sidewalls

Pass 5 Nov 2016 231,376 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2016 231,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 225,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 215,985 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 208,590 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 200,589 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 178,014 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 156,872 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 133,899 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 111,771 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 85,972 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 63,667 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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BU53 UCN is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BU53 UCN, 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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BU53 UCN is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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