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MV53 MGO

2003 Renault Avantime

Silver Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

93,848 mi
Last recorded93,848 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Avantime75,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 MGO
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 93,848 miles

Front SEATS TILTS INOP

Front SECONDARY BONNET CATCH SIEZED

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HOUSING LOOSE

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated NO RESERVE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 93,848 miles

Front SEATS TILTS INOP

Front SECONDARY BONNET CATCH SIEZED

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front SEAT BELT RETRACTOR HOUSING LOOSE

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated NO RESERVE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 93,074 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 93,074 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,841 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 90,303 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 85,495 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 85,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 81,197 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 81,197 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 71,112 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 71,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 61,851 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 61,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 61,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

battery loose

n/s/f seat will not adjust

Pass 26 Mar 2012 61,837 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 61,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 40,644 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 40,625 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 35,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,554 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 26,098 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 26,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 22,968 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MV53 MGO is a 2003 Renault Avantime in Silver with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 MV53 MGO, 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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MV53 MGO is a 2003 Renault Avantime, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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