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EP03 CFK

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,474 mi
Last recorded95,474 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 CFK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,474 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 May 2018 95,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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 Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure wing repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2017 92,156 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2017 92,156 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 84,728 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 84,728 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 79,962 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise n/s/r tyre wearing low

advise o/s/f tyre wearing to inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2013 71,753 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,753 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Tyre preasure monitoring indicates a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,407 miles

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2011 59,407 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,741 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,716 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,210 miles

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

slight play in steering

Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 26,900 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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EP03 CFK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EP03 CFK, 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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EP03 CFK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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