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HW52 FKE

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

88,221 mi
Last recorded88,221 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 FKE
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 88,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 82,272 miles

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

Central Rear Lower spare wheel holder frame corroded and broken/hanging down slightly- but secure at present and no spare wheel in it

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

damage both side panels- no sharp edges sticking out

Fail 6 Mar 2024 82,256 miles

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

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

Central Rear Lower spare wheel holder frame corroded and broken/hanging down slightly- but secure at present and no spare wheel in it

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

damage both side panels- no sharp edges sticking out

Pass 27 Jan 2023 78,702 miles

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

Damage both side panels- no sharp edges sticking out

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 78,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear side panel damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear side panel damaged

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 78,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear side panel damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear side panel damaged

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 76,122 miles

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

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

offside and nearside outer panels damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2020 76,114 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside outer panels damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2020 76,066 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,330 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))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 74,330 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 73,255 miles

body damaged offside and nearside

Fail 1 May 2018 73,250 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

body damaged offside and nearside

Pass 18 Jan 2017 66,971 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 66,971 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 60,354 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 60,354 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release row five (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 52,811 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 52,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 42,916 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 42,916 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,342 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 25,121 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 25,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,043 miles

nearside rear seat buckle casing damaged

rear seat belts twisted

Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,521 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 16,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 13,217 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 10,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 10,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 6,968 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 5,520 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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HW52 FKE is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 HW52 FKE, 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 HW52 FKE registered?

HW52 FKE is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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The MOT history for HW52 FKE shows 32 tests with a 59.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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