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HV53 YML

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,774 mi
Last recorded119,774 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 YML
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2025 119,774 miles

plastic under trays fitted

suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2025 119,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

plastic under trays fitted

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2024 119,681 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 119,223 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,740 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front to rear all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 118,689 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all brake discs have rust on the braking surface

centre exhaust box has an internal rattle

Pass 2 Nov 2017 113,647 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 106,592 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 99,219 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 6 Oct 2014 91,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rattle from catalyst.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 91,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rattle from catalyst.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

signs of wear on front brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2012 75,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn

rear wiper blade starting to split

Fail 2 Oct 2012 75,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs worn

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,498 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 59,604 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 50,334 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to offside front inner sidewall, caused at sometime by fowling.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 50,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to offside front inner sidewall, caused at sometime by fowling.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,094 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)

front brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre on legal minimum

offside rear tyre on legal minimum

Pass 10 Sep 2007 35,336 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,298 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 YML is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HV53 YML, 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 YML is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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