2003 Renault Master · 1,517 MOT tests
2003 Renault Master reliability
2003 Renault Masters fail 46.9% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 19 Master years (1,517 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Masters: 34.9%)
- 46.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Masters: 34.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 123,192
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,517
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- 2004 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.4% of tests fail here (92% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Renault Master
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.6%
- Brakes23.4%
- Suspension15.8%
- Body, chassis and structure11.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.2%
- Steering9.4%
- Tyres3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 7.65%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 7.19%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Position lamp not working 5.47%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.08%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.69%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.56%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (16.48%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.71%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.06%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.02%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (8.77%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (8.44%)
Other years
Every Renault Master year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Renault Master reliable?
2003 Renault Masters fail 46.9% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 19 Master years (1,517 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Renault Master MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (7.65% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (7.19% of tests), position lamp not working (5.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Renault Master have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2003 Renault Master shows 123,192 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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