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EK53 UHP

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,793 mi
Last recorded113,793 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 UHP
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 113,793 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 110,677 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 107,693 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 103,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 97,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

due timing belt replacement ?

slight play in offside off steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,862 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 91,862 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 84,025 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 84,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,698 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

slight play front track rod arms

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,358 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 64,275 miles

slight play to o/s steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2006 50,004 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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EK53 UHP is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc 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 EK53 UHP, 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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What year was EK53 UHP registered?

EK53 UHP is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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