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FP53 AKJ

2003 Renault Avantime

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

207,651 mi
Last recorded207,651 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 AKJ
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 207,651 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 207,643 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 203,367 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 199,099 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 188,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 188,163 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 182,496 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 182,496 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure box mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 175,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 175,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 165,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 165,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 147,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 130,370 miles

Oil leak slight center/rear of engine ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 116,790 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 100,759 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 82,482 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,758 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 63,007 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,030 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 61,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,529 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 60,607 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,369 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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FP53 AKJ is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FP53 AKJ, 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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FP53 AKJ is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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