MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,880 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
unable to carry out thorough examination due to undertrays being fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
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)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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