MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
corrosion on front shocks and brake calipers
corrosion on rear trailing arm forward bushes
exhaust rear box joint clamp, jubilee clip missing
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
corrosion and pitting on all brake discs
corrosion on front shocks and brake calipers
corrosion on rear trailing arm forward bushes
exhaust rear box joint clamp, jubilee clip missing
exhaust middle section
front & rear brake discs poor condition
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
exhaust middle section
front & rear brake discs poor condition
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
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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WF05 GZE is a 2005 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 65%.
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 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 WF05 GZE, 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 WF05 GZE registered?
WF05 GZE is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is WF05 GZE safe to buy?
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