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MX53 CEV

2003 Renault Master

Gold Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

58,234 mi
Last recorded58,234 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 CEV
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 58,234 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,129 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 57,683 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 57,196 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded & holed

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

Rear unable to see full repair on areas above rear suspension rear panel

engine juddering ?

Pass 25 Sep 2021 57,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,741 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 56,736 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 55,889 miles

Front Both jacking points corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 54,958 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 54,958 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 May 2017 54,240 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 53,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 May 2016 53,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement both (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 May 2015 52,868 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 52,857 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres cracked

front brake pipes have been cleanrd and greased

rear tyres cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2014 52,133 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front 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)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres cracked

rear tyres cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2013 51,383 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,946 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f brakes have a slight brake bind

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 50,942 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brakes have a slight brake bind

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear discs slight corrosion on inner face

Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 49,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 48,362 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 48,360 miles

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

nearside rear lamp top bulb not working

nearside rear tyre has 3 nails in its tread and offside rear tyre 1

Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,792 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,778 miles

o/s/r tyre as two nails in tread †n/s/r door catch faulty

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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MX53 CEV is a 2003 Renault Master in Gold with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 MX53 CEV, 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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MX53 CEV is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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