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HT53 SZN

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,719 mi
Last recorded126,719 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 SZN
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 126,719 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 119,837 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,631 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 113,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 109,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,294 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit

offside Strg rack inner steering rod has slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2015 104,269 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both inner steering rack joints have slight play

n/s/r tyre on the legal limit

Pass 18 Mar 2014 97,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Plastic engine tray not allowing full inspection of suspension etc

Fail 7 Mar 2014 97,059 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Plastic engine tray not allowing full inspection of suspension etc

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,871 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 90,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,496 miles

front brakes corroded

rear brakes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 85,193 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,611 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 77,611 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,654 miles

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

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

both steering arms have slight movement

Pass 6 Dec 2007 57,384 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 39,993 miles

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

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 SZN is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SZN, 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 SZN is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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