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MD03 AKF

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,614 mi
Last recorded75,614 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 AKF
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,614 miles

Brake pipes along floor to rear

Corrosion under car

Front and rear discs and pads

Front and rear suspension bushes

Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,333 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,970 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)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 54,528 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 54,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,263 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 50,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,798 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 43,584 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

slight movement in n.s.f steering arm.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,584 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

slight movement in n.s.f steering arm.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 37,028 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,981 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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MD03 AKF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MD03 AKF, 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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MD03 AKF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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