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FJ03 VZH

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,455 mi
Last recorded167,455 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 VZH
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 167,455 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 167,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 161,255 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 161,220 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 156,317 miles

Exhaust is secured by temporary support

Nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 17 May 2017 156,317 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust is secured by temporary support

Nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 31 May 2016 152,710 miles

Exhaust is secured by temporary support

Nearside rear brake showing slight bind

Nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 26 May 2016 152,700 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Exhaust is secured by temporary support

Nearside rear brake showing slight bind

Nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2015 147,960 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 May 2014 141,584 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 131,138 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 131,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 124,049 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)

slight play from o/s/f steering rack end

Fail 16 Sep 2011 123,996 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

slight play from o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 20 Sep 2010 115,483 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 104,606 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 97,185 miles

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

exhaust mounting rubber starting to split

Pass 3 Jul 2007 91,718 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 91,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2006 83,646 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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FJ03 VZH is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FJ03 VZH, 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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What year was FJ03 VZH registered?

FJ03 VZH is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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