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FC03 UAS

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,124 mi
Last recorded92,124 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 UAS
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 92,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 81,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

moisture behind headlight glass on offside

Pass 19 May 2011 70,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 May 2011 70,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2010 64,649 miles

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

Nearside 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)

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 12 May 2009 57,853 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 57,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2008 50,181 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 40,269 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 40,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 29,794 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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FC03 UAS is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FC03 UAS, 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 FC03 UAS registered?

FC03 UAS is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 18 May 2003.

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