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HS53 BYH

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

150,106 mi
Last recorded150,106 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 BYH
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 150,106 miles

slight play both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 19 Dec 2015 150,094 miles

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

slight play both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Dec 2014 144,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front rack arms slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2014 138,986 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 138,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 132,344 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 132,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 125,866 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 125,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 125,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

esp light on needs checking

Pass 27 Jan 2011 117,564 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 117,365 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 114,766 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 114,766 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 107,407 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2008 100,389 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 69,879 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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HS53 BYH is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 HS53 BYH, 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 HS53 BYH registered?

HS53 BYH is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 4 February 2004.

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