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HX53 UEK

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,830 mi
Last recorded120,830 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 UEK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 120,830 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 120,830 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 120,425 miles

o/s rear tyre getting close to limit 1.6mm

slight play in o/s front drag link end ball joint

Fail 1 Apr 2011 120,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s rear tyre getting close to limit 1.6mm

slight play in o/s front drag link end ball joint

Pass 4 Jul 2009 103,074 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 103,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 77,306 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 77,303 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,147 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,642 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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HX53 UEK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HX53 UEK, 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 HX53 UEK registered?

HX53 UEK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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