MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 45 R18 100W XL Falken (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245 45 R18 100W XL Continental (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed on side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Gearbox mounting defective
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust brackets corroded
offside mirror damaged
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Gearbox mounting defective
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust brackets corroded
offside mirror damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear of exhaust has one of three clamps broken
Off side front door check strap is notchy and noisey
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Off side front door check strap is notchy and noisey
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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LX53 YSH is a 2006 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 2006 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 87,800 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 LX53 YSH, 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 20 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 LX53 YSH registered?
LX53 YSH is a 2006 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 6 March 2006.
Is LX53 YSH safe to buy?
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