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EY52 NON

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,116 mi
Last recorded92,116 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY52 NON
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 92,116 miles

Both front lower arms corroded

Both front tie rods have slight play

Rear discs corroded

n/s headlight image on limit

n/s/r tyre on limit outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2025 86,459 miles

both front tie rod has slight play

stone chip on windscreen, n/s headlight lenses slightly poor

Pass 31 Jan 2024 81,607 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 81,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens poor (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 77,618 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,012 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 68,662 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2021 68,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 65,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2019 59,986 miles

Engine covers & undertray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 59,984 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & undertray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 54,330 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner steering joint

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

brake fluid low

engine cover and undertrays fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 54,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front slight play in inner steering joint

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

brake fluid low

engine cover and undertrays fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 48,472 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

plastic outer sill covers

Fail 9 Feb 2017 48,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

plastic outer sill covers

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,675 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 40,667 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,639 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 37,102 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 31,692 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,243 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 25,773 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,177 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,151 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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EY52 NON is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EY52 NON, 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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EY52 NON is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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