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MC04 UJA

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,628 mi
Last recorded144,628 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 UJA
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 144,628 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount near excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount near excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 144,295 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 144,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 143,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing center of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 142,314 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 142,314 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 141,719 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 141,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 140,693 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 132,184 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 127,356 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 115,153 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 104,746 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 104,746 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,859 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,074 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 57,757 miles

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

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)

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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MC04 UJA is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,340 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 MC04 UJA, 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 22 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MC04 UJA is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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