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DE53 MHY

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,934 mi
Last recorded180,934 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 MHY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 180,934 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 180,934 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 170,162 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 170,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 167,272 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 167,268 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 167,260 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 151,001 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 134,094 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 134,094 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 118,521 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 118,520 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 103,207 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 81,458 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,167 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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DE53 MHY is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE53 MHY, 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 DE53 MHY registered?

DE53 MHY is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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