MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyres getting low
front pads close to limit
play in rear anti roll bar bushes
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
all tyres getting low
front pads close to limit
play in rear anti roll bar bushes
slight play in rack
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF53 YPH is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 AF53 YPH, 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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What year was AF53 YPH registered?
AF53 YPH is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 22 September 2003.
Is AF53 YPH safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF53 YPH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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