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NJ53 WTU

2003 Renault Master

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,413 mi
Last recorded143,413 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ53 WTU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2016 143,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted causing tyre to flat spot (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 139,833 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 139,812 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 135,194 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 135,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2013 129,196 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 129,194 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 120,904 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 120,904 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 116,545 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 112,372 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 112,349 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 112,337 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 106,406 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 106,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2007 88,755 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 88,755 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 64,629 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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NJ53 WTU is a 2003 Renault Master in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NJ53 WTU, 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 NJ53 WTU registered?

NJ53 WTU is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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