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YL53 RKA

2004 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

77,333 mi
Last recorded77,333 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Master107,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 RKA
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,333 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

rear service brake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 21 Mar 2025 77,333 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake only just met minimum requirements

rear service brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 11 Apr 2024 76,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlights poor beam pattern

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2024 76,543 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlights poor beam pattern

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,897 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 72,770 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,906 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,356 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 70,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,172 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 69,172 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,576 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 67,576 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,755 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,334 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror unit insercure

o/s mirror glass poor fitment

o/s/r tail lamp damaged/taped over reverse lamp

presented as converted panal van to camper van

Fail 2 Apr 2015 64,334 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror unit insercure

o/s mirror glass poor fitment

o/s/r tail lamp damaged/taped over reverse lamp

presented as converted panal van to camper van

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,549 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,562 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,023 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,767 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,032 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 47,944 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

unable to see fromt brake pads past wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,329 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)

drivers door mirror has a repair.

front under tray loose at rear.

passenger door mirror support bracket taped up.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,404 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 25,299 miles

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

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

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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YL53 RKA is a 2004 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 107,476 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL53 RKA, 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 22 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 RKA registered?

YL53 RKA is a 2004 Renault Master, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is YL53 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 RKA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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