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BW53 WCA

2004 Renault Master

Purple Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,065 mi
Last recorded177,065 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Master107,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 WCA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 177,065 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

different size tyres each axle

front tyres treads cracking

Fail 20 Nov 2024 177,064 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam Stalk broken, Lights not check needs to be checked due to defective stalk. (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ns/os ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 174,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 174,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 174,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 174,671 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault codes cleared (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped, pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 174,485 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 173,991 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 173,136 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 171,529 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 163,668 miles

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

under try insurer

Fail 26 Oct 2016 163,461 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

under try insurer

Pass 17 Feb 2015 141,706 miles

UNDER TRAY INSURER

Fail 10 Feb 2015 141,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

UNDER TRAY INSURER

Pass 1 Mar 2013 118,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 118,863 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 106,668 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 106,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 93,242 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 79,620 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 79,619 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,868 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 66,868 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,405 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 54,405 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,812 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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BW53 WCA is a 2004 Renault Master in Purple with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 107,476 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW53 WCA, 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 22 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BW53 WCA is a 2004 Renault Master, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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