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HK03 BXA

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,530 mi
Last recorded118,530 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 BXA
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 118,530 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 116,206 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 113,920 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 113,910 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2013 111,637 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 105,399 miles

slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Fail 8 May 2012 105,399 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

slight play in nearside front steering rack end

Pass 10 May 2011 97,032 miles

corosoin on rear brake discs,slight play in both front steering rack ends.

Pass 12 May 2010 88,369 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 78,986 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2008 72,119 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 60,280 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 48,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HK03 BXA is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK03 BXA, 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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HK03 BXA is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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