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HT52 FZS

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,617 mi
Last recorded57,617 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 FZS
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 57,617 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 53,594 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 50,132 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,193 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 41,637 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 41,637 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 24,815 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 FZS is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

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

Is HT52 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT52 FZS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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