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SA53 OLB

2003 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,260 mi
Last recorded123,260 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 OLB
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 123,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some pitting/corrosion on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose in front of trailing arm/brake assembly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 123,258 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure hanger detached from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has some pitting/corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has some pitting/corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some pitting/corrosion on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose in front of trailing arm/brake assembly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 116,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule central rear brake hose next to suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 116,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule central rear brake hose next to suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 110,818 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 110,812 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,101 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 107,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 103,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,074 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 95,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 88,958 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 85,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 80,668 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,783 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,714 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,338 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,870 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 56,745 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,659 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,307 miles

nearside front steering rack has slight play

Fail 16 Sep 2009 46,283 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front steering rack has slight play

Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,904 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,477 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 33,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,767 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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SA53 OLB is a 2003 Renault Master in Yellow with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SA53 OLB, 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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SA53 OLB is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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