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KW53 FXU

2004 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

203,010 mi
Last recorded203,010 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Master107,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 FXU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 203,010 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

spongy brake pedal operation

Fail 28 Oct 2025 203,003 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount, body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount, body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside parking performance very low

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 202,792 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounts on inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake performance on limit

Pass 9 Oct 2023 202,375 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

coolant level low

parking brake performance on limit

slight corrosion on front lower body sills

Pass 22 Apr 2022 202,070 miles

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

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

no coolant in header tank

Fail 22 Apr 2022 202,067 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

no coolant in header tank

Pass 6 Jan 2021 201,262 miles

Coolant leak header tank empty/dampness under radiator ()

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 201,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessive perished 225/65 R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak header tank empty/dampness under radiator ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 200,226 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 200,222 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 199,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight scratching (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slight wear (3.5.1i)

side light and headlight light switch worn

Fail 11 Jan 2018 199,906 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight scratching (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slight wear (3.5.1i)

side light and headlight light switch worn

Pass 6 Dec 2016 199,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion bottom of radiator

Fail 6 Dec 2016 199,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion bottom of radiator

Pass 7 Dec 2015 198,954 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 198,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

offside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 14 Nov 2014 196,749 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 196,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 196,703 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 194,411 miles

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

wiper blades split

Fail 15 Mar 2012 194,411 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

wiper blades split

Pass 7 Mar 2011 192,413 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 190,148 miles

chassis plate on offside door pillar been sprayed over

wiper blades split

Fail 21 Aug 2009 190,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis plate on offside door pillar been sprayed over

wiper blades split

Pass 21 Aug 2008 187,633 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 173,826 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 137,693 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 137,693 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Offside Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KW53 FXU is a 2004 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2004 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 107,476 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 KW53 FXU, 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 22 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KW53 FXU registered?

KW53 FXU is a 2004 Renault Master, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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