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FX03 UKU

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,880 mi
Last recorded78,880 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 UKU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,880 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 78,878 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 77,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 67,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

automatic parking brake faulty,warning light is on

o/s/r tyre is weaing on the outer edge

tyre pressure warning light is on

Fail 10 Dec 2011 67,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

automatic parking brake faulty,warning light is on

o/s/r tyre is weaing on the outer edge

tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,996 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER IS SPLIT

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

VERY SLIGHT OIL LEAK STARTING ON ENGINE AREA

VERY STRONG ADVISE. MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DASH THE PARKING BRAKE IS FAULTY.REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Fail 20 Oct 2010 57,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES ARE SLIGHTLY SCORED

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE AREA ?

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER IS SPLIT

SLIGHT LOW READINGS RECORDED FROM THE REAR NEARSIDE SERVICE BRAKE AND PARK BRAKE , WOULD ADVISE A BRAKE CHECK MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR ?

VERY STRONG ADVISE REAR BRAKE DISCS FACES ARE PITTED

VERY STRONG ADVISE. MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DASH THE PARKING BRAKE IS FAULTY.REQUIRES FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,972 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to carry out thorough examination due to undertrays being fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,183 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,063 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 41,059 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,372 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 26,163 miles

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

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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FX03 UKU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FX03 UKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX03 UKU registered?

FX03 UKU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is FX03 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 UKU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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