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ML03 VLW

2003 Renault Avantime

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

115,963 mi
Last recorded115,963 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 VLW
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 115,963 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 25 Feb 2026 115,963 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 115,121 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Feb 2025 115,120 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 113,235 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 111,445 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2022 108,682 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 108,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,602 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 106,602 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear axle (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 105,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 105,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,759 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 102,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 101,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering arms

Fail 8 Mar 2018 101,389 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 3 May 2017 100,504 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine bay area ()

Rear brake disc worn

slight play in steering arms

Fail 25 Apr 2017 100,502 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine bay area ()

Rear brake disc worn

slight play in steering arms

Pass 4 May 2016 96,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 93,124 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front crossmember corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 88,381 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front crossmember corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 83,511 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 83,511 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 78,413 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 78,369 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 75,208 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 75,207 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 71,314 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 65,631 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 65,631 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 60,869 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 54,170 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 49,157 miles

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

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

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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ML03 VLW is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 ML03 VLW, 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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ML03 VLW is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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