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HT53 FZR

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,280 mi
Last recorded123,280 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 FZR
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 123,280 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 117,468 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 101,466 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 96,065 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,206 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 75,164 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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,293 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,624 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,616 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 28,670 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 23,692 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 16,533 miles

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

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 FZR is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FZR, 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 FZR registered?

HT53 FZR is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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