MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,519 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s front to rear unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s+o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Front n/s+o/s wheels have slight play unable to detect location
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all steering and suspension components corroded
coolant reservoir has crack
fuel tank strap corroded
manufacture covers fitted
rear anti roll bar noisy
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
All steering & suspension components slightly corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S Rear brake flexes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coolant reservoir cracked
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limit and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
O/S/R Wheel has a bind
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has slight ware on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front to rear, rear unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
All steering & suspension components slightly corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S Rear brake flexes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coolant reservoir cracked
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limit and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
O/S/R Wheel has a bind
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has slight ware on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Front to rear, rear unions corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front steering rack gaiter damp with fluid
all steering and suspension components have corrosion
manufacture covers fitted
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s+o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front steering rack gaiter damp with fluid
all steering and suspension components have corrosion
manufacture covers fitted
Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Rear N/S & O/S brake ferrules corroded
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
all steering and suspension components corroded
sill covers fitted
wheel arch covers fitted
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2/1.0 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Rear N/S & O/S brake ferrules corroded
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S & O/S CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
all steering and suspension components corroded
sill covers fitted
wheel arch covers fitted
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look close (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside are below 1.6 on outer edges but within the centre 3/4 rule (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic trims guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look close (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside are below 1.6 on outer edges but within the centre 3/4 rule (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic trims guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
n/s o/s front steering arms has play
o/s/f steering rack gator damp
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all steering and suspensing components has light corrosion
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all steering and suspension components have slight corrosion
sill covers fitted
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all steering and suspension components have slight corrosion
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Slight play in N/S/F steering arm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Slight play in N/S/F steering arm
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HT54 ECY is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 HT54 ECY, 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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HT54 ECY is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 6 January 2005.
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