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BT03 EFM

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

155,223 mi
Last recorded155,223 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 EFM
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 155,223 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 155,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 153,705 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 153,177 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 153,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 151,889 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 151,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 151,327 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 150,340 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 150,340 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 150,001 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 149,548 miles

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

brake fluid spilled around resiviour

o/s/f hoses not located in housing posision

reflective tape used for reflectors

temporary fuel cap fitted

turbo air blow from hole where MAF sensor fits (refitted at time of test)

windscreen cracked lower

Fail 28 Sep 2015 149,532 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all twin pipes (4) to calipers both sides metle parts weakened (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective pinch bolt on ball joint both sides and advise dust boots on joints squashed flat (2.5.A.4)

Fuel pipe leaking engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and discs heavy corrosion/pitting (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/f hoses not located in housing posision

temporary fuel cap fitted

turbo air blow from hole where MAF sensor fits (refitted at time of test)

windscreen cracked lower

Pass 17 Jul 2014 147,904 miles

n/s seat base worn

n/s/f wheel bearing worn

window screen has damage outside of swept area

Fail 16 Jul 2014 147,904 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s seat base worn

n/s/f wheel bearing worn

window screen has damage outside of swept area

Pass 18 Jul 2013 145,182 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 143,062 miles

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

battery loose

Fail 11 Jun 2012 143,061 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

battery loose

Pass 9 Jun 2011 141,141 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 141,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 138,323 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 May 2010 138,323 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2009 136,007 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 6 May 2009 136,007 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2008 129,793 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 129,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 108,127 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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BT03 EFM is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BT03 EFM, 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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BT03 EFM is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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