MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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
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
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Distortion at maximum nearside rear road wheel
Oil leak
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
Oil leak
front brake pads are getting low
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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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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What year was HF53 SYO registered?
HF53 SYO is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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