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EK03 GLY

2003 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

78,864 mi
Last recorded78,864 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 GLY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 78,864 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 78,850 miles

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre, 22 years old

Pass 22 Nov 2024 76,826 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracked......21 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 76,826 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears cracked......21 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 75,973 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,259 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 72,253 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch fixings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 71,629 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 71,614 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 70,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 69,149 miles

Battery not clamped

Both steering rack gaitors starting to split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 69,139 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Battery not clamped

Both steering rack gaitors starting to split

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 68,642 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 68,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 67,860 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 67,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,007 miles

rear additional reflectors

Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,863 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 64,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,682 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 58,748 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 58,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 47,707 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 44,094 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 40,643 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 40,643 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,884 miles

front wipers are split but are still clearing the screen

rear tyres are perrished

Pass 20 May 2008 32,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,860 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 24,614 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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EK03 GLY is a 2003 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 EK03 GLY, 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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EK03 GLY is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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