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HW53 DNE

2003 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

148,990 mi
Last recorded148,990 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 DNE
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 148,990 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 148,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 147,529 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 146,223 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 146,190 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Lower uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 138,183 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 138,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 126,508 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

steering column universal joint has play

Fail 25 Oct 2018 126,508 miles

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

steering column universal joint has play

Pass 17 Oct 2017 119,437 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 113,860 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 113,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,642 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 108,641 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 100,222 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,044 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 87,044 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 80,735 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 80,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,545 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Oct 2011 76,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,033 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 71,033 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 63,567 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,126 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,054 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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HW53 DNE is a 2003 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HW53 DNE, 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 HW53 DNE registered?

HW53 DNE is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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