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FN53 LGF

2003 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

260,279 mi
Last recorded260,279 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 LGF
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 260,279 miles

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

exhust mounting deteriorated

n/s/r body work damaged

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2013 252,390 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 252,390 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 239,951 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s/f door hard to open (intermitantly)

unable to open sideload door on vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2012 239,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield insecure

n/s/f door hard to open (intermitantly)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 224,588 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 224,588 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 209,544 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 209,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 208,682 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 208,619 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 195,723 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 170,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 170,791 miles

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 Oct 2006 126,315 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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FN53 LGF is a 2003 Renault Master in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FN53 LGF, 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 FN53 LGF registered?

FN53 LGF is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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