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HV03 CEX

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,202 mi
Last recorded120,202 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 CEX
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 120,202 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 110,806 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 103,995 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,473 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 97,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner Rack End Slight Play

Offside Front Inner Rack End Slight Play

Fail 11 Oct 2016 92,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Rack End Slight Play

Offside Front Inner Rack End Slight Play

Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,191 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,386 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 89,203 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,715 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 85,585 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,356 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 81,189 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 78,209 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 75,233 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,523 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 68,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 63,584 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2006 46,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HV03 CEX is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV03 CEX, 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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HV03 CEX is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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