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FE03 VUH

2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

324,363 mi
Last recorded324,363 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100106,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VUH
MakeRenault
ModelLL29 DCI 100
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 324,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 321,363 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 321,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 309,861 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 309,859 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 294,901 miles

Nearside Rear lens broken

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x4 (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 294,900 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens broken

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x4 (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 266,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main runs to rear and short steels between flexis and inner wing brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front play in suspension top mounts

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 259,501 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 259,500 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 250,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2013 207,889 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 198,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 198,788 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 190,282 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 190,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 168,741 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 168,741 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2010 148,425 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 148,425 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2009 129,169 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 128,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 108,436 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 108,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 88,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 88,622 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 71,795 miles

chip in screen

condition of rear number plate

How Reliable is the Renault LL29 DCI 100?

Based on 18,285 MOT tests across 1,182 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
7,993
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,432
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 784
position lamp(s) not working 690
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 570
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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FE03 VUH is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 106,914 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 LL29 DCI 100 fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,432 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE03 VUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault LL29 DCI 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Renault LL29 DCI 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE03 VUH is a 2003 Renault LL29 DCI 100, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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