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LX03 YUY

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,785 mi
Last recorded203,785 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 YUY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2015 203,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal Rack (2.3.3b)

Gearbox Oil Leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm and Deteriorated,cuts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit .8 mm and deteriorated/cuts (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads ??? (3.5.1g)

Steering pivot point has slight play BOTH RACK ENDS (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 178,947 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edge

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

Fail 1 May 2014 178,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 152,861 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 73,292 miles

advise n/s/f tyre sidewall rubbed

Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,828 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play in nearside and offside front steering arms

Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,527 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,852 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,073 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 25,925 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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LX03 YUY is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX03 YUY, 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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What year was LX03 YUY registered?

LX03 YUY is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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