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RY53 AEW

2003 Renault Master

Purple Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

66,775 mi
Last recorded66,775 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 AEW
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 66,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 66,775 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 66,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 66,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 66,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 66,496 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 64,412 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,261 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 64,261 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,997 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 63,997 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,916 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,552 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 62,988 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 62,988 miles

Steering rack gaiter split n/s and o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,630 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s and o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 60,630 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated n/s and o/s (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,368 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 57,363 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,679 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,594 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 53,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,735 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,062 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 44,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,354 miles

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 38,832 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 136,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

high level brake lamp not working

wipe blade offside slightly perished

Fail 20 Nov 2006 136,220 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

high level brake lamp not working

wipe blade offside slightly perished

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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RY53 AEW is a 2003 Renault Master in Purple with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 RY53 AEW, 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 RY53 AEW registered?

RY53 AEW is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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