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BT53 DPX

2003 Renault Master

Gold Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

132,650 mi
Last recorded132,650 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 DPX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 132,650 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 131,659 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 131,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 129,327 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 128,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 128,315 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 127,942 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 127,826 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 127,819 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 127,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 126,349 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 125,871 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 125,871 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both top markers (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 125,289 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level clutch sticks to the floor (3.6.G.1b)

Offside door check strap clicking

fluid leaking between g/box & engine suspect clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 29 Feb 2016 125,289 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside door check strap clicking

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level clutch sticks to the floor (3.6.G.1b)

fluid leaking between g/box & engine suspect clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2015 124,454 miles

Glass cracked over rev counter

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

os door check strap clicking

os upper marker lamp n/w (led)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 123,486 miles

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

lener on nsr cailper stiff brake slight binding

os roof marker n/w

Pass 20 Mar 2013 122,849 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 122,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 23 Feb 2012 122,258 miles

nearside front tyre tread on wear bars

offside rear brake disc inner face rusty

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 1 Mar 2011 121,787 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 120,837 miles

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

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 14 Mar 2009 119,698 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 119,698 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 118,774 miles

advise screen damage in o/s lower corner outside swept areas .

note outer cover missing from o/s mirror .

note rear door handle stiff to close.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 99,422 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 98,971 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

all 4 front ball joints has slight play in when tested with lever

chip in o/s lower screen

n/s front tyre has cut in tread and has been repaired close to edge

n/s rear tyre has nail in it

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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BT53 DPX is a 2003 Renault Master in Gold with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BT53 DPX, 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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BT53 DPX is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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