MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly .
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly .
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside rear brake binding slightly
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED ON INNER WALL
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED ON INNER WALL
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FL03 YWD is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FL03 YWD, 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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FL03 YWD is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 26 March 2003.
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