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HK03 ZTU

2003 Renault Avantime

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,726 mi
Last recorded124,726 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 ZTU
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 124,726 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2023 120,944 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 120,910 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 120,020 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 120,013 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 116,455 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,263 miles

Front Front sub frame rusting

Fail 10 Aug 2017 113,224 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front sub frame rusting

Pass 10 Aug 2016 110,314 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 106,525 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 103,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Raer exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2013 99,950 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 99,947 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,729 miles

o/s and n/s inner track rod ends have slight play

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 96,727 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s and n/s inner track rod ends have slight play

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 92,863 miles

advanced corrosion on both rear brake discs

slight wear in steering rack inner joints both sides

Pass 18 Jun 2010 83,274 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 70,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 60,125 miles

Noted wear on all brake disc's but especially Front

Fail 3 Jul 2008 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Emission not tested because of damage to exhaust not allowing exhaust gases to be measured at tail pipe

Noted wear on all brake disc's but especially Front

Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,099 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 53,099 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Nearside front seat tilt mechanism not working.

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,036 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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HK03 ZTU is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HK03 ZTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK03 ZTU registered?

HK03 ZTU is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is HK03 ZTU safe to buy?

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