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HN53 YEG

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,269 mi
Last recorded86,269 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YEG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 86,269 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 75,738 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,542 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 75,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 75,536 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front mirror missing

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 75,207 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,971 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on ousde edge

offside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Fail 5 Jul 2013 74,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on ousde edge

offside front tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 17 Jul 2012 70,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage on offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 4 Jul 2012 70,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage on offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,476 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 65,476 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 58,407 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

slight oil leak at engine

slight play in steering rack at nearside front wheels

Fail 23 Jul 2010 58,396 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

slight oil leak at engine

slight play in steering rack at nearside front wheel

Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,499 miles

Knocking from both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 4 Jul 2009 53,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Knocking from both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,800 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 45,800 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,383 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 26,168 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 YEG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN53 YEG, 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 YEG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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