2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Renault Master MOT pass rate and common faults

408 MOT tests in 2024. 51.0% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time51.0%
Failed or needed repairs49.0%
Typical mileage at test125,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 408 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt10.3%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.6%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.9%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value4.2%
    18 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.4%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes46.3%
  2. Lights & electrics33.6%
  3. Suspension24.5%
  4. Body & chassis14.7%
  5. Steering12.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.3%
  7. Tyres3.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened20.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Renault Master?

In 2024, 51.0% of 2003 Renault Master cars passed their MOT first time, across 408 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Renault Master?

The most common failure reasons were steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2003 Renault Master reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).