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HN53 YFK

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,633 mi
Last recorded65,633 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YFK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 65,633 miles

Car fitted with under tray

Pass 18 Oct 2018 63,721 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2018 63,721 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,411 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,404 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 63,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,239 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,048 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,545 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,403 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,217 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 24,535 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 YFK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YFK, 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 HN53 YFK registered?

HN53 YFK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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