MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine slight misfire on idle advise diagnosis
N/S/R tyre 1.6 mm tread. on legal limit
O/S/R tyre 3mm tread advise new
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine slight misfire on idle advise diagnosis
N/S/R tyre 1.6 mm tread. on legal limit
O/S/R tyre 3mm tread advise new
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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FL53 NFE is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 FL53 NFE, 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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How do I check the history of FL53 NFE?
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What year was FL53 NFE registered?
FL53 NFE is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 8 September 2003.
Is FL53 NFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for FL53 NFE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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