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SM52 HVJ

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,353 mi
Last recorded84,353 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 HVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from joint up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 1 of 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes up to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

filler applied over offside front outrigger hard too see welding

Fail 18 Feb 2019 84,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (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))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel only 71kg (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel only 67kg (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from joint up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 1 of 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes up to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,455 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall worn & perished

Oil leak @ engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 79,454 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer wall worn & perished

Oil leak @ engine area ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 75,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flexi section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear surface cracks on outer side wall

Oil leak sump area ()

Pass 15 Nov 2015 70,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 64,575 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 64,536 miles

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,333 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,072 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,781 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,004 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,582 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,146 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,278 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,478 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 25,478 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,836 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 18,836 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HVJ is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM52 HVJ, 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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SM52 HVJ is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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