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BJ53 GKU

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,964 mi
Last recorded150,964 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 GKU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 150,964 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 150,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 135,047 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 135,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 118,084 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 118,084 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 100,007 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Centre brake light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 84,275 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,170 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

slight noise front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,002 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 51,379 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s front tyre slightly low on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking base of tread

Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,671 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,107 miles

n/s rear light lense slight crack

Pass 4 Oct 2007 11,382 miles

slight crack on high level brake light

slight crack on n/s rear light

Pass 3 Oct 2006 4,278 miles

small crack in n/s rear lense

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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BJ53 GKU is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BJ53 GKU, 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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BJ53 GKU is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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