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PJ53 BYC

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

229,093 mi
Last recorded229,093 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 BYC
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 229,093 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides on rock test only please keep checked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively to max limit please keep checked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear greased ? please keep checked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 228,491 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 227,082 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt starting to seep out grease please keep checked (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes around fixing clips to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both on axle (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 224,433 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 219,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 219,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main 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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 210,357 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2012 209,910 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2011 193,876 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 178,199 miles

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

n/s/f wiper arm has play

Fail 15 Jan 2010 178,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/f wiper arm has play

Pass 8 Dec 2008 155,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 133,640 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 133,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 88,645 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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PJ53 BYC is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ53 BYC, 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 PJ53 BYC registered?

PJ53 BYC is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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