MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,987 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
Windscreen cracked at nearside lower corner
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BT53 VBB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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