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DF53 EVU

2003 Renault Avantime

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,714 mi
Last recorded39,714 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 EVU
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 39,714 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 39,210 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 Mar 2024 38,739 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 38,352 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 37,622 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Mar 2021 37,184 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Mar 2020 36,964 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 36,960 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 34,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

windscreen washers weak.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,682 miles

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 235/50/17 96Y.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 34,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blade split at both ends.

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 4.5mm, o/s/r on 5mm.

tyre size: 235/50/17 96Y.

Pass 24 Jan 2017 34,262 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 34,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 32,896 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 30,925 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 30,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 28,955 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 26,963 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,561 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 22,872 miles

both inner rack joints slight play

both rear discs slightly scored

Fail 10 Jan 2011 22,825 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear discs poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2010 18,896 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,839 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 15,839 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 13,238 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 10,171 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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DF53 EVU is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF53 EVU, 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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What year was DF53 EVU registered?

DF53 EVU is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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The MOT history for DF53 EVU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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