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PE54 PJO

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,727 mi
Last recorded152,727 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE54 PJO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 152,727 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 151,203 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 151,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 147,616 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 142,979 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 133,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2018 126,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2017 119,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,943 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 102,138 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 93,433 miles

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

off-side front tyre worn at inner shoulder

Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,439 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 74,654 miles

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit,worn on inner and outer edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit, worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,681 miles

play nearside steering .large covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,206 miles

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)

nearside and offside front tyres are worn on their outer shoulders

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,319 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 39,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,147 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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PE54 PJO is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PE54 PJO, 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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PE54 PJO is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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