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HT54 ECY

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

59,519 mi
Last recorded59,519 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 ECY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 59,519 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 59,519 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 59,490 miles

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 57,586 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 57,569 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 54,615 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 54,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 50,675 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 50,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 47,594 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 45,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 42,568 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 42,554 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,835 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 38,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,040 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,020 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,739 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,930 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 22,930 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 16,185 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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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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