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WX52 ZYC

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 ZYC
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 87,455 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 87,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 87,446 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 87,426 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both steering rack inner tie rod joints worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 86,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jul 2022 86,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 82,340 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Fail 8 Jul 2021 82,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 73,386 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 66,585 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 60,617 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 54,470 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,315 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,113 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,017 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 23,957 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,054 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,835 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,438 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 16,969 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,395 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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WX52 ZYC is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 68,924 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 WX52 ZYC, 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 24 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 WX52 ZYC registered?

WX52 ZYC is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WX52 ZYC 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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