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FG05 UXB

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,784 mi
Last recorded96,784 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 UXB
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 96,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 87,893 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,280 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 77,079 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,656 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,297 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 68,297 miles

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,723 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,492 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,583 miles

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 42,583 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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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FG05 UXB is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 73,225 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 FG05 UXB, 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 21 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 FG05 UXB registered?

FG05 UXB is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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