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MF53 MXW

2003 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,822 mi
Last recorded163,822 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 MXW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 163,822 miles

both nearside front and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 163,822 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

both nearside front and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 159,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 159,836 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 157,037 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 157,035 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 151,939 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 151,936 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

slight play in offside nearside upper and lower ball joints

Pass 27 Mar 2014 146,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 146,385 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 139,481 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 139,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

o/s/f tyre deflated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 132,560 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 132,555 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 124,769 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 124,769 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 116,954 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 106,949 miles

both front lower ball joints worn

Pass 9 Oct 2007 101,993 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 86,766 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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MF53 MXW is a 2003 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MF53 MXW, 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 MF53 MXW registered?

MF53 MXW is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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