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YN03 VHY

2003 Renault Master

Gold Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

72,220 mi
Last recorded72,220 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 VHY
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 72,220 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 71,131 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 69,018 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 68,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear indicator light has water ingress , not yet affecting light

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside park brake reading low

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2023 67,060 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses , rigid section at caliper banjo (1.1.12 (f) (i))

service brake pedal has more travel than normal

Fail 25 Mar 2022 67,012 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses , rigid section at caliper banjo (1.1.12 (f) (i))

service brake pedal has more travel than normal

Pass 4 Mar 2021 66,308 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 66,308 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 64,263 miles

Offside Rear Poor handbrake efficiency O/S/R

Fail 16 Mar 2020 64,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Poor handbrake efficiency O/S/R

Pass 1 Apr 2019 62,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,167 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear brake hose ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear but new pads have been fitted all round (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. new pads have been fitted (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,612 miles

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

slight corrosion on front jacking points

Pass 31 Mar 2016 57,677 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 57,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working top marker light n/w (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades torn (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 56,051 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 56,051 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,148 miles

both rear tyres perishing on walls

Fail 27 Mar 2014 54,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing on walls

Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,728 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 52,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,439 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,403 miles

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

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

front and rear flexi brake hoses ferrules corroding

front brake pads getting low on linings

Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,255 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,390 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 42,389 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,446 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,748 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 36,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 31,095 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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YN03 VHY is a 2003 Renault Master in Gold with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 100,375 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 YN03 VHY, 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 YN03 VHY registered?

YN03 VHY is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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