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LH03 ABF

2003 Renault Avantime

Purple Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,810 mi
Last recorded77,810 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH03 ABF
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 77,810 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 77,287 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 77,254 miles

H/LAMPS DIFFERENT COLOUR BULBS

Rear BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose CORRODED "IN" PIPE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 77,164 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 77,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 77,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases INTER SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

H/BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

H/LAMPS DIFFERENT COLOURS

Pass 10 Oct 2019 77,121 miles

H/LAMPS COLOURS DIFFERENT

Fail 26 Sep 2019 77,120 miles

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BURST NO BRAKES TESTED (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

H/LAMPS COLOURS DIFFERENT

Pass 7 Sep 2018 76,960 miles

Rear BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,530 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,703 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,923 miles

N/S H/LAMP WASHER POOR

Fail 6 Mar 2015 71,923 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S H/LAMP WASHER POOR

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust center section cracked at center box a small blow

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,961 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,016 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 58,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 55,115 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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LH03 ABF is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Purple with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LH03 ABF, 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

How do I check the history of LH03 ABF?

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What year was LH03 ABF registered?

LH03 ABF is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is LH03 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH03 ABF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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