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DF03 VKX

2003 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

125,262 mi
Last recorded125,262 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VKX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 125,262 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal creeps

Fail 18 Feb 2025 125,254 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened rear most (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal creeps

Pass 9 Aug 2023 124,714 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 124,268 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 124,268 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on brake hose x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 161,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 161,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 159,978 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front jacking points rusty

both rear tyres cracking tread face

Pass 8 Jul 2019 159,244 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 157,088 miles

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

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

O/S/F lower outer step/ sill starting to rust

O/S/R brake disc pitted slightly

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring mounting plates both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake ferrules getting rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2017 152,859 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 150,968 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes on flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 150,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r caliper not on stops

rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2015 150,040 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r caliper not on stops

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2014 149,027 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 149,027 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 148,783 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 148,782 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 135,855 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 135,855 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 120,843 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 120,763 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 108,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2010 108,638 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 95,818 miles

o/s and n/s wiper blades have slight cut

Fail 23 Jun 2008 79,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,212 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 67,566 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 67,566 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,503 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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DF03 VKX is a 2003 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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