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WF05 GZE

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,698 mi
Last recorded165,698 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 GZE
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2020 165,698 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2020 165,698 miles

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) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2019 158,651 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 142,505 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 140,955 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 140,955 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 114,721 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,769 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 108,768 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 101,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 95,013 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2012 95,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 88,373 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 88,373 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 78,126 miles

corrosion on front shocks and brake calipers

corrosion on rear trailing arm forward bushes

exhaust rear box joint clamp, jubilee clip missing

Fail 16 Dec 2010 78,126 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,395 miles

exhaust middle section

front & rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 12 Jan 2010 66,395 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

exhaust middle section

front & rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,102 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,291 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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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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WF05 GZE is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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