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MF03 NGJ

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,847 mi
Last recorded115,847 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 NGJ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 115,847 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 109,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 4 May 2016 109,486 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 May 2015 100,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 92,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyre wearing on edges

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 27 May 2014 92,488 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both rear tyre wearing on edges

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2013 83,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 May 2013 83,288 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 May 2012 76,282 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 66,920 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 55,733 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 55,725 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

hazard switch

Pass 23 May 2009 44,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

both front tyres getting close to limit

Pass 27 May 2008 35,460 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 28,449 miles
Pass 22 May 2007
Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,901 miles

nearside rear tyre, worn beyond limit on outer tread

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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MF03 NGJ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF03 NGJ, 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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MF03 NGJ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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