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HT03 XAY

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,886 mi
Last recorded68,886 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 XAY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 68,886 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 66,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 66,655 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 64,606 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 64,606 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 61,101 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 56,290 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 52,755 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,332 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,018 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,914 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,005 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 39,833 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,833 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,148 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,461 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 31,823 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,520 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,527 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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HT03 XAY is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HT03 XAY, 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 XAY is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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