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HG03 YDJ

2003 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

149,869 mi
Last recorded149,869 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 YDJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 149,869 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 143,590 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 143,590 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not charging. dry pas pump (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated, dirt inside (0.1 (d))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 135,780 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 135,780 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 131,770 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

injector leaking exhaust gases

Fail 13 Jan 2023 131,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded pipe section (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

injector leaking exhaust gases

Pass 25 Jan 2022 122,164 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 122,129 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery light on.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,758 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 117,171 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 116,492 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 116,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 114,373 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 111,230 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 109,468 miles

both rear tyres slight splits

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,687 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 105,344 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 104,193 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 102,913 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 100,784 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 97,898 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 96,233 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 95,905 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 94,772 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 92,719 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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HG03 YDJ is a 2003 Renault Master in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HG03 YDJ, 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 HG03 YDJ registered?

HG03 YDJ is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is HG03 YDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG03 YDJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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