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DK53 FWH

2003 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

169,151 mi
Last recorded169,151 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FWH
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 169,151 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 169,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure o/s/f (1.4.A.2b)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 169,118 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp slightly discoloured lens damaged (1.2.1e)

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 24 Apr 2015 169,101 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 169,095 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 154,761 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 154,761 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 128,779 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 128,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 128,140 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plasy in nearside rack ball joint

Pass 26 Jul 2011 128,140 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plasy in nearside rack ball joint

Pass 19 Mar 2010 105,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2010 105,511 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

engine bay covered in oil

Fail 6 Mar 2010 105,004 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine bay covered in oil

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2009 79,348 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 14 Mar 2009 79,267 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,213 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 59,834 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,091 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 40,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DK53 FWH is a 2003 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 DK53 FWH, 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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DK53 FWH is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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