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SV03 MGX

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

146,178 mi
Last recorded146,178 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 MGX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 146,178 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2025 146,175 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 141,130 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 140,101 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 123,918 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 123,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 123,190 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 123,169 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 117,967 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2019 117,934 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 115,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 111,313 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,775 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

heat sheild loose

Fail 12 Mar 2016 103,757 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing linkage missing from l/s/v (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

heat sheild loose

Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 97,253 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 91,156 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer heat shield unsecure.n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 91,096 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear silencer heat shield unsecure.n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 84,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,155 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 69,183 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 69,088 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,702 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 61,684 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,957 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 49,957 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 42,589 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 42,373 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 33,721 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,721 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,890 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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SV03 MGX is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 SV03 MGX, 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 SV03 MGX registered?

SV03 MGX is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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