MOT Status
ValidMileage
181,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear on inner faces, offside front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
unable to check sills fully due covers fitted
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
unable to check sills fully due covers fitted
covers preventing full inspection of vehicle
under shields and covers preventing full inspection
front brake discs becoming corroded
offside rear tyre inside edge becoming worn
under shields and covers preventing full inspection
under shields and covers preventing full inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear tyres low 2-3mm
unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
n/s/f & o/s/f antiroll bar drop links dust shields split
rear brake discs slightly worn
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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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DY53 GPV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 DY53 GPV, 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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What year was DY53 GPV registered?
DY53 GPV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 12 September 2003.
Is DY53 GPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY53 GPV shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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