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DG53 FCM

2003 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,802 mi
Last recorded104,802 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FCM
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 104,802 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 99,118 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,097 miles

Nearside Front under body corroded

Offside Front under body corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 77,766 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 77,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 69,350 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 69,323 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre side wall excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Heavy corrosion on BOTH rigid brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 67,382 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from balance valve to T joint (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 67,374 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from caliper to flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position when indicating right wont stay on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from balance valve to T joint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 67,175 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to t piece (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 65,739 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,241 miles

rear reg plate

Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,979 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2016 60,979 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 59,346 miles

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,430 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 57,430 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,027 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,397 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 53,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,811 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 50,811 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 48,883 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 48,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipe rusting.

rear brake disks rusted.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,984 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 44,440 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 44,428 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 40,504 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,504 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 35,674 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 35,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 28,366 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 28,366 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FCM is a 2003 Renault Master in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

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

Is DG53 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG53 FCM shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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