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RK53 WRT

2003 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

166,098 mi
Last recorded166,098 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WRT
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 166,098 miles

headlight beam images poor lenses cloudy

Pass 13 Dec 2024 165,858 miles

Nearside Front slight play in front steering arm

Fail 10 Dec 2024 165,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play in front steering arm

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 165,347 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 164,842 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 164,840 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s rear calliper slight sticking

Pass 14 Dec 2021 164,415 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 163,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 225/65x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 162,269 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 162,242 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 160,707 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 160,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail support bracket broken (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 157,794 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 157,794 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 156,098 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 153,993 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 153,993 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 149,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 149,377 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 145,040 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight perishing o/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2013 145,040 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

slight perishing o/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2013 143,705 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 134,654 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 134,649 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 113,187 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 86,483 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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RK53 WRT is a 2003 Renault Master in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 RK53 WRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK53 WRT registered?

RK53 WRT is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is RK53 WRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK53 WRT shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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