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HT53 JXO

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,087 mi
Last recorded99,087 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 JXO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 99,087 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 99,087 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

rear tyres worn low and starting to perish and crack

Pass 19 Dec 2013 93,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,483 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 80,531 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 80,530 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 77,409 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 77,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,943 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 69,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,674 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,342 miles

wear in both front and rear brake discs

wiper blades worn

Fail 18 Jan 2007 41,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 41,270 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 JXO is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 JXO, 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 JXO registered?

HT53 JXO is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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