MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight play both rear anti roll bar bushes
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play both rear anti roll bar bushes
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HS53 BYH safe to buy?
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