MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,309 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight play in both fron inner steering arms
nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn low on outer edges
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 TFN is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 TFN, 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 TFN registered?
HY53 TFN is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 27 September 2003.
Is HY53 TFN safe to buy?
The MOT history for HY53 TFN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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