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HK04 LNG

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

110,998 mi
Last recorded110,998 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 LNG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 110,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 109,007 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 109,000 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 108,940 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 108,927 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 101,736 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 101,043 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component streering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 100,404 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 99,973 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

slight weep from steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2020 99,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,181 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,319 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component weeping from offside of the steering rack advise investigation (2.1.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 9 Jun 2017 93,970 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,698 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 87,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 81,174 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 74,696 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,403 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 60,044 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 54,362 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 54,362 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 47,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 40,179 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 32,001 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 32,001 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,070 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 23,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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.

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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HK04 LNG is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HK04 LNG, 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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What year was HK04 LNG registered?

HK04 LNG is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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