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HT53 EZU

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,614 mi
Last recorded116,614 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 EZU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 116,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 100,198 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,751 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight brake fluctuation

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 91,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight brake fluctuation

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,650 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 88,650 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 83,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front inner rack ball joints slight play

rear discs getting warn and corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 83,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front inner rack ball joints slight play

rear discs getting warn and corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 73,074 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,439 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 69,439 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,660 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,994 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 42,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,994 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,968 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)

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 EZU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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