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HX52 ULJ

2002 Renault Avantime

Red Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,335 mi
Last recorded137,335 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Avantime78,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 ULJ
MakeRenault
ModelAvantime
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 137,335 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 136,915 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 136,618 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 136,618 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 134,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 133,066 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2020 133,065 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2019 130,607 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 129,012 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 129,012 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2017 127,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 May 2017 127,591 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 116,659 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 113,513 miles

movement to both side steering rack ends

small leak of grease from left front outer cv boot

Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,938 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 105,417 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 105,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,279 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 97,398 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 77,021 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 77,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 60,604 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 60,604 miles

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

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 7 Oct 2008 60,402 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,014 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 37,280 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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HX52 ULJ is a 2002 Renault Avantime in Red with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Renault Avantime models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 78,769 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 HX52 ULJ, 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 24 years old, this Renault Avantime is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX52 ULJ registered?

HX52 ULJ is a 2002 Renault Avantime, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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