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DY53 GPV

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

181,706 mi
Last recorded181,706 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 GPV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc
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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 181,706 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2025 176,592 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 171,393 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 171,378 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2023 166,340 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2022 160,882 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 153,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

unable to check sills fully due covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2021 153,065 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 148,716 miles

covers preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 25 Apr 2019 143,104 miles

under shields and covers preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2018 135,078 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 20 May 2017 129,433 miles

offside rear tyre inside edge becoming worn

under shields and covers preventing full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2016 123,914 miles

under shields and covers preventing full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2015 116,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 107,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 99,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 89,359 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 89,345 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2011 79,998 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f antiroll bar drop links dust shields split

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 73,241 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,753 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 63,753 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 53,295 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,564 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 41,564 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,720 miles

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.

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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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?

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