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EJ03 CDZ

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,609 mi
Last recorded112,609 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 CDZ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 102,926 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 99,610 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 94,943 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 89,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2013 78,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre is cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2012 70,937 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre is cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2011 64,374 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,847 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 48,887 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,828 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 33,344 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,076 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?

Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
6,781
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 909
Headlamp aim too low 451
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 374
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 343
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EJ03 CDZ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,491 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Vel Satis fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ03 CDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Vel Satis typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ03 CDZ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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