MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,784 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal end to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie bar inner joint (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal end to hose (3.6.B.2c)
headlight beam benders fitted
n/s front mirror outer casing damaged
rear exhaust joint corroded
surface cut outer wall o/s front tyre
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
baffles in center exhaust loose
slight play in n/s and o/s/f steering rack tie bar arms inner joints
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 BYX is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 HS53 BYX, 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 BYX registered?
HS53 BYX is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 4 February 2004.
Is HS53 BYX safe to buy?
The MOT history for HS53 BYX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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