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SF53 LYJ

2003 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,199 mi
Last recorded134,199 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 LYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 134,199 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 126,447 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 126,447 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 117,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 106,661 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 106,661 miles

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing (6.8.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 91,351 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 91,270 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,842 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 44,610 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,143 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 26,143 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

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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SF53 LYJ is a 2003 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SF53 LYJ, 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

How do I check the history of SF53 LYJ?

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What year was SF53 LYJ registered?

SF53 LYJ is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is SF53 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 LYJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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