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HY53 TGF

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,000 mi
Last recorded112,000 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 112,000 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 109,377 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 109,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,305 miles

Nearside front tyre low tread

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 3 Oct 2016 105,305 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,343 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 95,996 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,553 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,490 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 81,425 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,358 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,417 miles

damaged nearside mirror

Fail 27 Sep 2010 66,413 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

damaged nearside mirror

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,461 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 49,108 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres getting low

Fail 15 Sep 2008 49,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2007 41,503 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,619 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 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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HY53 TGF is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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