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SY53 YAX

2003 Renault Master

Green Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,440 mi
Last recorded128,440 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 YAX
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 128,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2026 128,440 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 127,153 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 127,153 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet stay catch broken

Pass 15 Mar 2024 125,120 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various slightly corroded at front (1.1.11 (c))

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 6 May 2023 124,741 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 124,741 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat/flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush missing from holder (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 124,447 miles

engine auxilliary belt frayed

engine light on

Fail 16 Mar 2022 124,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not functioning (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine light on

engine auxilliary belt frayed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 123,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both front callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front jacking points corroded

slight corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 29 Mar 2021 123,757 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both front callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front jacking points corroded

slight corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2020 123,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both front calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 123,675 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member, chalked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both front calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant level low

Pass 14 Mar 2019 123,538 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 123,538 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 123,260 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion trough out vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2017 121,948 miles

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

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

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

both handbrakes just met minimum requirements

both rear spring hangers slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2016 120,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 120,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 118,984 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 118,984 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,982 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Fail 19 Mar 2014 116,981 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 23 Mar 2013 114,297 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 113,002 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 113,002 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 111,474 miles

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

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

wiper blades signs of deterioration

Pass 8 Apr 2010 110,241 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 110,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 110,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 109,364 miles

nearside + offside front flexi hose ferrules signs of slight corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2009 109,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside + offside front flexi hose ferrules signs of slight corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2008 107,953 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 107,953 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 74,708 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 lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 YAX is a 2003 Renault Master in Green with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SY53 YAX, 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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SY53 YAX is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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The MOT history for SY53 YAX shows 35 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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