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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
General under vehicle corrosion.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre is cracking on the tread.
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1/3 OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP BULBS ARE NOT ILLUMINATING!
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN LINE BRAKE PIPE! (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER BOOT HAS A SMALL HOLE IN IT! (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint PROMPT REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED! (2.5.B.1a)
POWER STEERING RESERVOIRE IS OVER FILLED!
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S AND N/S (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S ARE CORRODED! (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (2.4.C.1b)
VARIOUS OIL/FLUID LEAKS IN ENGINE BAY AREA!
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN LINE BRAKE PIPE IS SEVERELY CORRODED! (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1/3 OF HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP BULBS ARE NOT ILLUMINATING!
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN LINE BRAKE PIPE! (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER BOOT HAS A SMALL HOLE IN IT! (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint PROMPT REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED! (2.5.B.1a)
POWER STEERING RESERVOIRE IS OVER FILLED!
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules O/S AND N/S (3.6.B.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S ARE CORRODED! (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (2.4.C.1b)
VARIOUS OIL/FLUID LEAKS IN ENGINE BAY AREA!
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection to seat belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection to seat belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all brake discs scored and pitted
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all brake discs scored and pitted
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front brake discs heavily worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
high level brake light inoprative
slight play in steering rack ends
high level brake light inoprative
slight play in steering rack ends
Nail in offside rear tyre
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BX53 CZU is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Red with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 2003 Renault Avantime models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 75,590 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 Avantime fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX53 CZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Renault Avantime typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Avantime is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BX53 CZU is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 3 October 2003.
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