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BT53 VBB

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VBB
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 94,987 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 91,484 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 87,193 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs have surface rust

tyre sensor valve fault displayed on dash

Fail 15 Feb 2012 87,193 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs have surface rust

tyre sensor valve fault displayed on dash

Pass 12 Aug 2011 85,200 miles

Windscreen cracked at nearside lower corner

Fail 9 Aug 2011 85,200 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen cracked at nearside lower corner

Pass 10 Aug 2010 73,785 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,126 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 4 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 17,993 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 17,992 miles

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

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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BT53 VBB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc diesel 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 BT53 VBB, 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 BT53 VBB registered?

BT53 VBB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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