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DS03 TNX

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

74,703 mi
Last recorded74,703 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 TNX
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,703 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

o/s and n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring panels and pipes

Pass 3 Sep 2024 73,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

o/s and n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obstructing components,panels and pipes

Fail 3 Sep 2024 73,419 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s rear side light flashing (4.4.3 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

o/s and n/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obstructing components,panels and pipes

Pass 30 Aug 2023 72,293 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

o/s headlamp beam image is getting poor

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components and pipes

Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,824 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general early signs of age related corrosion to the underneath components

o/s headlamp beam image is getting poor due too the outer lens condition

various factory plastic undertrays /engine covers fitted obscuring components and pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2021 69,101 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

factory plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full sill inspection

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring components panels and pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,644 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

factory plastic oversills fitted

o/s and n/s front tyres have wear to the edges

various factory plastic engine and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,794 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 18 Jul 2019 65,665 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken on the n/s/f arm (rod missing) (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight washer not working

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 62,465 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 62,417 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,634 miles

under sheets and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2017 58,588 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under sheets and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,576 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

egine covers fitted

engine temp not tested dipstick part of oil filler cap

Pass 23 Jul 2015 53,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,218 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,734 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 48,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 44,891 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs corroding on outside inner edges.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,572 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 41,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 41,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,817 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,647 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,037 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,041 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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DS03 TNX is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DS03 TNX, 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 DS03 TNX registered?

DS03 TNX is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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