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HY53 TBO

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,249 mi
Last recorded117,249 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 TBO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 117,249 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 117,191 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 116,559 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 114,961 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 114,961 miles

Macpherson strut fractured n/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement n/s/r (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in tyre n/s/r ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on shoulders.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on shoulders.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,167 miles

7 pin towbar fitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 97,167 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

7 pin towbar fitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 88,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 79,775 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 71,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,807 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 54,168 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,893 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 45,762 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 33,582 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,022 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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HY53 TBO is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HY53 TBO, 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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HY53 TBO is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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