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FL03 YWD

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,648 mi
Last recorded109,648 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 YWD
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 109,648 miles

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 .

Fail 10 Feb 2017 109,648 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 94,647 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2015 86,287 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,757 miles

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 82,757 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 79,418 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,823 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 76,819 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,820 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 64,751 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 64,731 miles

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,178 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 54,164 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 45,311 miles

O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED ON INNER WALL

Fail 27 Mar 2008 45,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED ON INNER WALL

Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,493 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 33,493 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,291 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 22,056 miles

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.

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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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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