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HT53 FFN

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,852 mi
Last recorded52,852 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 FFN
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,852 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2009 52,848 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,310 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Aug 2008 46,309 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,222 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 FFN is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FFN, 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 HT53 FFN registered?

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

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