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HN53 UTX

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,850 mi
Last recorded61,850 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UTX
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 61,850 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 61,014 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 60,025 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 58,681 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 56,616 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,640 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Near side rear tyre getting low 3.0mm

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 49,488 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 39,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 39,303 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,043 miles

Front brake discs are corroding

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

Rear brake discs are corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in the nearside front steering arm

slight play in the offside front steering arm

Fail 25 Sep 2012 35,043 miles

Front brake discs are corroding

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs are corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in the nearside front steering arm

slight play in the offside front steering arm

Fail 5 Oct 2011 30,045 miles

Rear brake discs corroded bad outer faces

Engine undertray fitted

Front brake discs corroded inner faces

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,045 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Front brake discs corroded inner faces

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded bad outer faces

Pass 21 Sep 2010 24,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2009 19,400 miles

Front tyres perrished

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2008 13,676 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 7,587 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 924 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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HN53 UTX is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HN53 UTX, 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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HN53 UTX is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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