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HT53 HRK

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,357 mi
Last recorded62,357 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake discs slightly worn & corroded on outer edges.

Nearside inner & outer light lenses damaged.

Nearside rear door has slight external damage.

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear outer light lens cracked.

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

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

TPMS warning light staying on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 62,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake discs slightly worn & corroded on outer edges.

Nearside inner & outer light lenses damaged.

Nearside rear door has slight external damage.

Nearside rear tyre has screw within tread.

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear outer light lens cracked.

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

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

TPMS warning light staying on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear inner light lens cracked.

Nearside rear tyre has screw within tread.

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 56,331 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear inner light lens cracked.

Nearside rear tyre has screw within tread.

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer body sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front & nearside rear tyre pressure monitor sensor fault.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,298 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,160 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 42,938 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 42,938 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 34,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 23,210 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 23,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HRK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HRK, 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 HRK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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