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HF53 SYO

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,589 mi
Last recorded121,589 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 SYO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 121,589 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, at fuel tank. Marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 117,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 113,830 miles

Nearside Oil from engine / oil cooler coating nearside front suspension arm , inner face of tyre , inside of road wheel & underbody to rear suspension

Rear Bumper damaged , but secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 113,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Inner face , oil from engine (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Clear cover crazed , reflective backing delaminated & dirty (0.1 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Engine , bottom of radiator supports , pipes for oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Oil from engine / oil cooler coating nearside front suspension arm , inner face of tyre , inside of road wheel & underbody to rear suspension

Rear Bumper damaged , but secure

Pass 19 Sep 2017 108,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn around outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to wear markers

Oil leak Engine , serious around air con pump ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Impact damage (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 108,463 miles

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Sump to cross member (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn around outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to wear markers

Oil leak Engine , serious around air con pump ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Impact damage (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 102,138 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 95,398 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inside edge

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Sep 2015 95,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inside edge

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Sep 2014 87,973 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 87,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 82,839 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2012 77,092 miles

Distortion at maximum nearside rear road wheel

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 71,957 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,617 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 62,385 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 57,634 miles

front brake pads are getting low

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 45,490 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 45,490 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,980 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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HF53 SYO is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc 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 HF53 SYO, 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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HF53 SYO is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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