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EK03 GRU

2003 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

99,563 mi
Last recorded99,563 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,563 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 99,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By Subframe, Lower Arm, and Anti Roll Bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,970 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 92,901 miles

Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear ns inner pad less that 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired seized load sens valve (3.6.E.3)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both front ball joints us (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering rack gaiter split os boot split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working stop out (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,520 miles

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 25 Feb 2016 82,982 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 82,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 78,605 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,433 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 74,431 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,870 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 69,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,380 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 64,380 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,940 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,143 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 58,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,280 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 54,280 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,642 miles

Offside front tyre outer wall damage

Fail 21 Jul 2008 51,642 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,622 miles

advise front pads low and rear pads low advise rear tyres 3mm

Fail 23 Jul 2007 42,622 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front pads low and rear pads low advise rear tyres 3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,711 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 33,711 miles

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

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 GRU is a 2003 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GRU, 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 EK03 GRU registered?

EK03 GRU is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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