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HT53 LFV

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

244,834 mi
Last recorded244,834 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 LFV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 244,834 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 231,196 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s by fuel tank/axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 217,514 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 207,260 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 207,260 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 199,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 184,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 175,544 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 168,134 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 155,001 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 140,013 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 80,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 73,260 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

suspect coolant leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 73,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

suspect coolant leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,221 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,531 miles

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

all four brake discs have slight surface rust

Pass 17 Dec 2010 50,997 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 40,464 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 40,209 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,902 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 29,650 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,998 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 23,992 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 LFV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

HT53 LFV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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