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HV03 CFF

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,830 mi
Last recorded122,830 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 CFF
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 122,830 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 121,388 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 116,693 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

general underbody wear

Pass 25 Apr 2019 106,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,608 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 81,554 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,737 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,203 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 61,261 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 57,355 miles

NSF tyre low in tread

Fail 15 Apr 2013 57,352 miles

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

NSF tyre low in tread

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,113 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking inner tread

Fail 18 Apr 2012 53,111 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking inner tread

Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,566 miles

n/s mirror insecure

o/s rear tyre cracked on edges

Fail 18 Apr 2011 50,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s mirror insecure

o/s rear tyre cracked on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,252 miles

1 clip missing and one insecure and rattling on exhaust

Fail 23 Apr 2010 47,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1 clip missing and one insecure and rattling on exhaust

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,722 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 44,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,697 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,435 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 39,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 26,659 miles

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 CFF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CFF, 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 CFF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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