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FY52 SMV

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,997 mi
Last recorded80,997 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 SMV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 80,997 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 80,992 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm fisrt seat (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all of rear belts (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,245 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 80,244 miles

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

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

Offside Front Tyre date code illegible or not visible on a tyre fitted to a front steered axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (n) (ii))

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

Speed limiter plate missing (7.10 (e))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 79,284 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all rear seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 79,279 miles

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all rear seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,350 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slight corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 78,350 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slight corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 77,891 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 77,377 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 77,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed first row inner seat and middle seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 75,290 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,342 miles

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 72,340 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,270 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened various seat belts fraying (5.2.2a)

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,083 miles

seats missing time of test

Fail 19 Nov 2015 69,083 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front outer drive shaft gaiter damp

both rear lamps cracked

parking brake just passed 16%

seats missing time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,809 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2014 66,809 miles

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2013 63,303 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriated.

nine seats fitted at time of test.

rear lower engine mount slightly perished.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,301 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,300 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,770 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,081 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,486 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,532 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 44,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

advise wiper blades beginning to split

Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,822 miles

N/s/f tyre low on 2mm

slight smell of diesel and undertray wet.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 42,822 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s/f tyre low on 2mm

slight smell of diesel and undertray wet.

Fail 22 Nov 2006 34,624 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

advise new front and rear number plates soon, some sparation of layers evident

Pass 22 Nov 2006 34,624 miles

advise new front and rear number plates soon, some sparation of layers evident

Pass 30 Nov 2005 27,468 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 27,468 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

separation of lamination on front and rear number plates causing some discolouration of background

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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FY52 SMV is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY52 SMV, 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 FY52 SMV registered?

FY52 SMV is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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