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YT53 GZP

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,086 mi
Last recorded109,086 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 GZP
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 109,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 107,559 miles

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

Offside Rear some minor bind

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 107,559 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low NS just in lower limit (1.8)

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

Offside Rear some minor bind

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 92,736 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 89,215 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 89,215 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,401 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,174 miles

o/s front tyre low (outside tread)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 78,174 miles

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

o/s front tyre low (outside tread)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,169 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 73,132 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 68,639 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s front tyres low

Fail 16 Nov 2010 68,639 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s & n/s front tyres low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,449 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 63,449 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front & rear brake pads look low

Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,951 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 46,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 34,927 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,610 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 32,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YT53 GZP is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT53 GZP, 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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YT53 GZP is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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