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SM52 BWY

2003 Renault Master

Yellow Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,825 mi
Last recorded80,825 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 BWY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 80,825 miles

Nearside Front step coated in underseal

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

Nearside Rear spring hanger heavily coated in underseal

Offside Front step coated in underseal

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

Offside Rear spring hanger heavily coated in underseal

Pass 23 Aug 2019 79,931 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,749 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 77,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,005 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 69,005 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,674 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 58,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,581 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s rear lamp cluster cover slightly damaged

vehicle body adapted to carry horses

Fail 7 Apr 2015 51,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear lamp cluster cover slightly damaged

vehicle body adapted to carry horses

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,874 miles

both rear outer roll bar bushes have slight play

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2014 47,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

both rear outer roll bar bushes have slight play

footbrake not tested, pipe leaking

oil leak

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 46,683 miles

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

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

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

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

battery not secured

nearside rear brake caliper lever sticking

Fail 7 Feb 2013 46,683 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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)

battery not secured

nearside rear brake caliper lever sticking

Pass 8 Feb 2012 45,546 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 45,546 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2011 44,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 42,939 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 42,939 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,098 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,642 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 8,467 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 41,902 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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SM52 BWY is a 2003 Renault Master in Yellow with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM52 BWY, 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 SM52 BWY registered?

SM52 BWY is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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