MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,930 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HT53 HTJ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 HTJ, 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 HTJ registered?
HT53 HTJ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 December 2003.
Is HT53 HTJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for HT53 HTJ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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