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MM53 GXG

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,284 mi
Last recorded99,284 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 GXG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 99,284 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 97,583 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 97,581 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror poor faded

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,109 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 93,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 90,055 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 90,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 81,917 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s/f steering rack inner track/rod's ball joint's (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s/r inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 81,671 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s/f steering rack inner track/rod's ball joint's (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s/r inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 73,683 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s/f inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 65,214 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 60,744 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,152 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,688 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,484 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,415 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,490 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 31,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 27,471 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 22,611 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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MM53 GXG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM53 GXG, 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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MM53 GXG is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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