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CE03 FDZ

2003 Renault Avantime

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,769 mi
Last recorded154,769 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 FDZ
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 154,769 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 154,691 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 153,118 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 152,080 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

very slight movement at the steering column / wheel

Fail 14 Sep 2023 152,078 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 149,538 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 149,537 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 148,972 miles

water in o/s/f indicator lamp

Fail 2 Jun 2021 148,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

water in o/s/f indicator lamp

Pass 1 Jun 2020 147,542 miles

Front pads getting low.

Fail 22 May 2020 147,541 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front pads getting low.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 143,977 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 143,751 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 129,419 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passing,bald on inner edge and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 128,984 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passing,bald on inner edge and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 110,431 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

n/s indicator telltale lamp not working,but the system is audible

o/s/f inner C V gaiter covered in grease may be leaking

parking brake effort low

Pass 1 Oct 2015 88,981 miles

steering rack slight play in the o/s inner joint

Fail 30 Sep 2015 88,975 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r cut in the tread (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r splits in the inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

steering rack slight play in the o/s inner joint

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,390 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,844 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,200 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 49,123 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 40,395 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 33,948 miles

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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CE03 FDZ is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CE03 FDZ, 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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CE03 FDZ is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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