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SX53 APO

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

234,962 mi
Last recorded234,962 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 APO
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 234,962 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2018 234,943 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 234,569 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt does not retract (5.2.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by hazzards (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 224,168 miles

Nearside body panels damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2016 223,987 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rears at axle (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 214,294 miles

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

Oil leak at engine

Fail 23 Oct 2015 214,265 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering rack pinion seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak at engine

Pass 30 Oct 2014 202,091 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2014 202,091 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2013 187,086 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Oct 2013 186,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Oct 2012 172,791 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2012 172,790 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Exhaust heatshield loose

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 163,456 miles

offside wiper arm pivot worn

Fail 31 Oct 2011 163,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper arm pivot worn

Pass 5 Nov 2009 140,714 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 140,487 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 117,805 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2007 92,256 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 91,856 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

engine cover loose under engine

o/sr light cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2006 67,437 miles

n/sf wheel bearing noisy

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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SX53 APO is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SX53 APO, 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 SX53 APO registered?

SX53 APO is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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