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HY53 TBU

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,747 mi
Last recorded91,747 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 91,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,766 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jul 2013 79,766 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

tyre pressures low

Pass 8 May 2012 67,569 miles

o/s/f tyre on limits

rear disc and pads worn

Pass 23 Dec 2011 64,912 miles

tyre pressure monitor inoparative

Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre wearing low

play at both sides steering rack, esp os

Fail 15 Dec 2010 59,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr tyre wearing low

play at both sides steering rack, esp os

Pass 31 Dec 2009 56,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Dec 2009 56,969 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted in rear

offside front tyre low on tread on 3mm

tested wet

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 24 Nov 2008 52,831 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)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 52,830 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,793 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 30,229 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 29,932 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TBU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HY53 TBU, 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 TBU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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