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HT53 FCF

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

113,190 mi
Last recorded113,190 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 FCF
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 113,190 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 113,186 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure filler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 107,499 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 107,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 101,522 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 101,522 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 98,882 miles

rear underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2022 98,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,040 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,060 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 93,060 miles

Power steering component leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened lower brace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,098 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 86,021 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2018 86,020 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,228 miles

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 83,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 77,712 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 77,712 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 73,461 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2015 73,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement hand brake (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,925 miles

oil dripping onto engine undertray

osr tyre cracked

slight play in ns inner rack joint

Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 66,614 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 65,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both sides steering track rod end ball joints worn

rear anti roll bar mounting "D" bushes worn

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,823 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 61,823 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,981 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 59,981 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 56,761 miles

slight cut on nsf tyre tread

slight lip on front discs

slight play in ns track rod end

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,515 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,511 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 46,507 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,520 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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HT53 FCF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 FCF, 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 FCF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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