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HT52 FZR

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,527 mi
Last recorded105,527 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 FZR
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 105,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 105,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 105,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air intake pipe split

both rear tyres slightly perished and getting low

Fail 12 Dec 2013 105,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air intake pipe split

both rear tyres slightly perished and getting low

Pass 14 Dec 2012
Pass 19 Dec 2011 96,491 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 86,395 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 79,798 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 79,788 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 68,609 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 54,397 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,947 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 41,947 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,231 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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HT52 FZR is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HT52 FZR, 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 HT52 FZR registered?

HT52 FZR is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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