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DS04 SHJ

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,965 mi
Last recorded110,965 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 SHJ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 110,965 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edges also need air!

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised investigate!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Wiper blade split.

Fail 9 Mar 2023 110,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Both tyres wearing on edges also need air!

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advised investigate!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Wiper blade split.

Pass 19 Nov 2021 105,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2021 105,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 92,127 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 92,127 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 83,368 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 78,701 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 78,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 73,530 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 73,530 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 67,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,130 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 54,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight movement in nearside front track rod end

Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 50,925 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 47,553 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,216 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,566 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,747 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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DS04 SHJ is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,340 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 DS04 SHJ, 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 22 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DS04 SHJ is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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