MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,586 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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HY53 SZL is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 HY53 SZL, 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 HY53 SZL registered?
HY53 SZL is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 10 September 2003.
Is HY53 SZL safe to buy?
The MOT history for HY53 SZL shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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