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DY53 ZPU

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,018 mi
Last recorded103,018 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ZPU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs are slightly worn and pitted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 103,007 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear discs are slightly worn and pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 98,646 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front and both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

rear discs are worn

n/s drive shaft oil seal is leaking oil too excess

Pass 29 Jul 2013 96,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2013 96,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 96,248 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Fail 13 Feb 2013 96,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Pass 23 Jan 2012 93,332 miles

Intercooler leaking

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 84,043 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 73,500 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 73,500 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,528 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 62,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 55,457 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,546 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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DY53 ZPU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DY53 ZPU, 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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DY53 ZPU is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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