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FY53 GZG

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,145 mi
Last recorded84,145 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 GZG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,145 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 83,162 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,663 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,068 miles

osr tyre getting low on tread

Fail 1 Jun 2016 81,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr tyre getting low on tread

Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,804 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

SIGNS OF OIL ENGINE AREA

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,845 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 76,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 73,736 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,736 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,465 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,841 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 67,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 63,340 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 63,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 57,423 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 57,302 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,823 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,792 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,060 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FY53 GZG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY53 GZG, 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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FY53 GZG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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