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BX53 CZU

2003 Renault Avantime

Red Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,536 mi
Last recorded139,536 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 CZU
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 139,536 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 139,531 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 138,916 miles

General under vehicle corrosion.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre is cracking on the tread.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 136,699 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,356 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2016 133,350 miles

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!

Fail 2 Feb 2016 133,341 miles

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!

Pass 12 Dec 2014 130,008 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 129,911 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 121,882 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 115,797 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 115,797 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 87,365 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 72,260 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 72,260 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 55,626 miles

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 55,443 miles

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 52,941 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 26 Sep 2007 44,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,923 miles

high level brake light inoprative

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 26 Sep 2006 35,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Renault Avantime?

Based on 7,960 MOT tests across 447 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
4,219
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
447
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 457
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 304
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 277
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 241
Stop lamp not working 181
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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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