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DY53 TFK

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,665 mi
Last recorded125,665 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 TFK
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 125,665 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 125,638 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear middle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipes rear corroded and may burst under pressure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced with in 30 cm of front subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced with in 30cm of subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture middle pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 124,346 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 123,445 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 123,239 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 122,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and O/s (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear most leaf spring shakle mount. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear most leaf spring shakle mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also shows signs of age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and O/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 121,112 miles

Nearside Quarterlight window missing at time of test

Fail 8 Dec 2015 121,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view quarter-light window deteriorated (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 118,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 118,614 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 116,895 miles

Auxillary drive belt (A.K.A fanbelt) deteriorated

Bonnet secondary (safety) catch stiff

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 116,895 miles

Auxillary drive belt (A.K.A fanbelt) deteriorated

Bonnet secondary (safety) catch stiff

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 115,847 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 115,846 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 115,134 miles

slight wear in o/s and n/s lower swivels

Pass 7 Sep 2009 113,763 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 107,366 miles

alternator belt damaged

clutch hydraulic fault

Fail 4 Sep 2008 107,365 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

alternator belt damaged

clutch hydraulic fault

Pass 22 Aug 2007 78,686 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 78,686 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 44,038 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 44,038 miles

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

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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DY53 TFK is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DY53 TFK, 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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DY53 TFK is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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