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LV04 VXX

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,072 mi
Last recorded103,072 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 VXX
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 103,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2024 100,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs are slightly worn and lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn smooth on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper trim loose but not sharp or likely to fall

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are slightly corroded and lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shock upper bushes are deteriorated and have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

engine anti torque mount deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2024 100,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs are slightly worn and lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn smooth on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper trim loose but not sharp or likely to fall

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are slightly corroded and lipped on the edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shock upper bushes are deteriorated and have slight play (5.3.2 (c))

engine anti torque mount deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2023 96,994 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 94,486 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Offside and nearside headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak offside rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 91,062 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre devoid of tread inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre devoid of tread inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 87,692 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2020 87,690 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 82,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 82,311 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 77,601 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2018 77,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2016 70,647 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 62,623 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 54,680 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 53,372 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 52,372 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,046 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,006 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,401 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,956 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 24,228 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 24,228 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)

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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LV04 VXX is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,340 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 LV04 VXX, 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 22 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LV04 VXX is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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