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MW55 FOP

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,134 mi
Last recorded57,134 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 FOP
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 57,134 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 53,828 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 51,675 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 50,057 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 46,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,609 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 36,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 30,636 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,116 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 28,348 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 28,348 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 26,543 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 25,852 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 25,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 24,550 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 22,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,003 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 18,383 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 18,383 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,706 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 13,277 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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MW55 FOP is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MW55 FOP, 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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What year was MW55 FOP registered?

MW55 FOP is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is MW55 FOP safe to buy?

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