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HV03 EEA

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

67,902 mi
Last recorded67,902 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 67,902 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 62,706 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 59,170 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 55,821 miles

Front nearside and offside steering arms have play

Front wipers smearing slightly

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 53,538 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 51,906 miles

headlamp washers inoperative

slight play in offside and nearside steering arm joints on rack

Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,250 miles

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack joints

Pass 20 Mar 2019 49,327 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack end ball joint

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,726 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,538 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,138 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 44,556 miles

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

play in both steering arms

Pass 30 Jan 2014 43,533 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 41,607 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,854 miles

fault on headlamp washers

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 15 Feb 2012 39,854 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fault on headlamp washers

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,585 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,303 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,593 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s steering arms

Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,196 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,195 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 EEA is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 EEA, 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 HV03 EEA registered?

HV03 EEA is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is HV03 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV03 EEA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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