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DG53 FCL

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

287,975 mi
Last recorded287,975 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FCL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 287,975 miles

All suspension components corroded

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2022 287,973 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 287,449 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 287,449 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 286,918 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 286,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 285,717 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 285,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 208,682 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 282,421 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 282,419 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 278,598 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 278,596 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 274,732 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 274,706 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)

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

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 260,221 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 22 Nov 2012 251,325 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 234,568 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 229,874 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

movement o/s steering

Pass 3 Jun 2009 207,271 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 172,850 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 128,459 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 94,998 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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DG53 FCL is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG53 FCL, 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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What year was DG53 FCL registered?

DG53 FCL is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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