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SP53 ZDL

2003 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

237,932 mi
Last recorded237,932 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 ZDL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2025 237,932 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Oct 2024 237,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated silicon repair (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 237,706 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated silicon repair (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 237,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section at spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower paneling behind bumper, near spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis box section at spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower paneling behind bumper, near spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear broken lens taped over

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 231,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play & offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2022 231,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play & offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2021 226,254 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2020 223,620 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 223,611 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion On axle brake splitter corroded excessive & insecure . (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And offside . (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 30cms from offside & nearside front suspension fixings . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded/holed out-with prescibed areas .

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged contained 10mm diameter . (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 220,926 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 217,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 208,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 199,558 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 199,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 192,405 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 182,990 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 182,990 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 174,275 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 162,218 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 151,090 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 151,082 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 139,499 miles

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

offside front mirror damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2008 127,871 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 127,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 109,617 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 77,094 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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SP53 ZDL is a 2003 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SP53 ZDL, 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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SP53 ZDL is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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