MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides rear (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear wiper blade split
Nearside front tyre low tread
Play in steering rack inner joints
Rear brake pads wearing thin
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front tyre low tread
Play in steering rack inner joints
Rear brake pads wearing thin
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
damaged nearside mirror
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
damaged nearside mirror
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front tyres getting low
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front tyres getting low
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 TGF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 TGF, 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 TGF registered?
HY53 TGF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 25 September 2003.
Is HY53 TGF safe to buy?
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