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SF03 XGS

2003 Renault Master

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,739 mi
Last recorded139,739 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 XGS
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 139,739 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all brackets corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 139,712 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all brackets corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 138,841 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to 3 way (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened All brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 138,839 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to 3 way (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened All brackets (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 138,056 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all brackets slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 138,027 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable on caliper in fully on position (1.1.15 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose to 2 way on axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened all brackets slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 137,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Caliper Not As Effective Compared To The Other Side (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Hoses Going Into The Caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlight Glass Cracked

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 3 Brake Hoses Ferrules Have Slight Corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 137,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 3 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 136,254 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked and perished

Offside head lamp lens cracked

oil leak

slight corrosion to various brake hose ferrells/ unions

Fail 11 Oct 2021 136,221 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked and perished

Offside head lamp lens cracked

oil leak

slight corrosion to various brake hose ferrells/ unions

Pass 14 Oct 2020 135,744 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 133,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 133,752 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose with small tear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake travel limited reverse

Pass 18 Oct 2018 132,997 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake hose Ferrells slight corrosion

both front jacking points corroded

slight corrosion to various suspension components and mounting brackets

Fail 9 Oct 2018 132,969 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 65 16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake hose Ferrells slight corrosion

Offside Front tyre perishing in tread

both front jacking points corroded

slight corrosion to various suspension components and mounting brackets

Pass 9 Oct 2017 132,482 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 132,482 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded pipe on the ferrule. (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 132,238 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 132,238 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 131,234 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 131,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 130,443 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 130,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 130,405 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 129,667 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 128,681 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 127,908 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 127,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 126,296 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 126,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 124,681 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 114,684 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate perished

Fail 22 Jun 2007 114,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate perished

Pass 4 May 2006 95,750 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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SF03 XGS is a 2003 Renault Master in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SF03 XGS, 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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SF03 XGS is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for SF03 XGS shows 34 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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