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YK53 BCU

2003 Renault Master

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

139,250 mi
Last recorded139,250 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 BCU
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 139,250 miles

All body damaged

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S FRONT AND O/S REAR (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 139,250 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S FRONT AND O/S REAR (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 135,456 miles

O/S REAR SIDE DAMAGED NEEDS ATTENTION

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 135,456 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

O/S REAR SIDE DAMAGED NEEDS ATTENTION

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 120,491 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 112,696 miles

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 112,696 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 109,131 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 109,123 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 94,255 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 94,254 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 88,394 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 88,394 miles

Offside Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing (6.8.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Rear brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 68,636 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 68,636 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,934 miles

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

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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YK53 BCU is a 2003 Renault Master in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YK53 BCU, 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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YK53 BCU is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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