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LX53 UCR

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,407 mi
Last recorded63,407 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 UCR
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 63,407 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,161 miles

Front brake discs are slightly corroded from the indside

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Slight freeplay in n/s/r wheelhub

Fail 6 Jan 2011 55,161 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake discs are slightly corroded from the indside

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Slight freeplay in n/s/r wheelhub

Pass 29 Dec 2009 50,458 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 45,745 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 45,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 39,847 miles

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

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

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

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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LX53 UCR is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX53 UCR, 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 LX53 UCR registered?

LX53 UCR is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LX53 UCR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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