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HT03 NWF

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,146 mi
Last recorded168,146 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 NWF
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 168,146 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 168,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 168,145 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 140,672 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 140,671 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate damaged effecting text (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative No switch present (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Brake will not hold under constant pressure (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Brake will not hold under constant pressure (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 120,394 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2020 120,394 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019 97,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust / parked for a while / all lower suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 8 Jun 2019 97,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface rust / parked for a while / all lower suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

play in both steering rack ends

Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2018 97,474 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge slightly wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened coating peeling off (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 95,563 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

play in both steering rack ends

Fail 15 Jun 2016 95,563 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

play in both steering rack ends

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 92,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play both steering rack ends

Pass 2 Jun 2014 87,973 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear wiper blade split

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 26 Jun 2013 82,146 miles

both steering rack ends have slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Jun 2013 81,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both steering rack ends have slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,393 miles

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

n/s/f mirror cover has damage

Fail 20 Jun 2012 74,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs badly corroded on inner edges

n/s/f mirror cover has damage

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,174 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn

front brake discs slightly scored

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,068 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 49,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,846 miles

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

both rear tyres showing cracks in tread

Pass 30 May 2007 34,554 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 25,672 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 25,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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HT03 NWF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HT03 NWF, 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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HT03 NWF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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