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HV53 LFU

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

146,443 mi
Last recorded146,443 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 LFU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 146,443 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 145,616 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 145,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 144,830 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 144,829 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 141,413 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 141,412 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 137,823 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 137,823 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245,45,r18,100w mitchelin (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output nearside , offside (1.7.5a)

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

service lamp on.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 131,422 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 127,459 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 125,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,024 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 76,023 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,315 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,683 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 71,683 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,924 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 62,098 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,412 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 52,412 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,266 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 32,299 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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HV53 LFU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HV53 LFU, 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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HV53 LFU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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