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HT53 EZO

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,414 mi
Last recorded99,414 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 EZO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 99,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 95,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2015 95,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 89,056 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 74,920 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight play nearside inner track rod end

Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,920 miles

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

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

slight play nearside inner track rod end

Pass 8 Nov 2012 67,956 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,836 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 59,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 52,999 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,166 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 35,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,345 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,134 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 28,025 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

advise wheel alignment check

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

front tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,426 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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HT53 EZO is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HT53 EZO, 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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HT53 EZO is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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