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DF03 VKS

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

159,879 mi
Last recorded159,879 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VKS
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 159,879 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 159,879 miles

All position lamps not working All side marker lamps o/s & n/s in/op (1.1.A.3b)

Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working Front roof marker lamps in/op (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn Also boot split (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Stop lamp not working Working intermittantly (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 157,500 miles

Offside handbrake lower effort

all brake pipes at rear greased unable to fully inspect

play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 21 Mar 2016 154,465 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 154,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front chassis mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 150,939 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 150,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 147,232 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT INNER RACK ENDS - SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Fail 31 Mar 2014 147,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/S AND O/S FRONT INNER RACK ENDS - SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHT CRACKS IN TREAD AREA

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 143,398 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/F INNER RACK END - SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR SECTION - PARK BRAKE CABLES CORRODED

Fail 22 Mar 2013 143,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/F INNER RACK END - SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

REAR SECTION - PARK BRAKE CABLES CORRODED

Pass 30 Mar 2012 139,853 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 139,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 136,333 miles

hand brake stiff

Pass 31 Mar 2010 132,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 132,986 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 120,018 miles

minor damage to offside & nearside rear lamp/lenses But not emitting white light & function Not impaired

Fail 11 Jun 2009 120,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

minor damage to offside & nearside rear lamp/lenses But not emitting white light & function Not impaired

Pass 16 Jun 2008 105,719 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 91,587 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 91,587 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r lamp bracket bent slightly

o/s/r lamp bracket cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2006 652,525 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 65,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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DF03 VKS is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 DF03 VKS, 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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DF03 VKS is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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