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MF53 TVM

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,595 mi
Last recorded107,595 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 TVM
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 107,595 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 104,812 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 95,648 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 95,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

got gearbox leak covering steering rack

nearside front rack arm slight play in

Pass 24 Sep 2010 86,263 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 86,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 73,469 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front number plate showing deteriation

Pass 28 Aug 2008 63,940 miles

front number plate showing deteriation

Fail 27 Aug 2008 63,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front number plate showing deteriation

Pass 15 Aug 2007 52,376 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

expantion bottle low on water

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,964 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge and close to †legal limit

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

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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MF53 TVM is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF53 TVM, 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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MF53 TVM is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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