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SY53 VLU

2003 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,970 mi
Last recorded124,970 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 VLU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2014 124,970 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine intermittantly cuts out

front brake discs corrosion/pitting

n/s sliding door doesnt open,habdle broken

o/s/r tyre 2mm & edges worn

oil leak

rear door handle missing,door doesnt open

rear tyres perished

slight corrosion load valve to rear flexi brake pipe

slight play both front steering track rods

Pass 7 Nov 2013 120,639 miles

Damp round power steering pump

Engine cutting out after idling for around 10 min

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

O/S sidedoor handle broken

Fail 31 Oct 2013 120,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Both rear discs slightly corroded

Damp round power steering pump

Engine cutting out after idling for around 10 min

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

O/S sidedoor handle broken

Parking light tell tale inop

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

unable to check front to rear brake pipes properly due to a protecive wax

Pass 5 Oct 2012 108,964 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 108,964 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 97,728 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 87,633 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 87,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 79,184 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 79,184 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 68,465 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 58,807 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,562 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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SY53 VLU is a 2003 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SY53 VLU, 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 SY53 VLU registered?

SY53 VLU is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SY53 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 VLU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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