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AC04 FSE

2004 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,335 mi
Last recorded153,335 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe81,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 FSE
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 153,335 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 153,334 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 144,489 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters perished

both front tyres worn on outer edge

both rear tyres perished

corrosion and slight blow to exhaust rear section

Pass 6 Nov 2018 142,531 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 8 Nov 2017 141,158 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 138,778 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 137,608 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 136,259 miles

both front outer c.v gaiters perished

both rear tyres perished across tread

chips in front windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2013 126,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working

Fail 29 Jun 2013 126,603 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,937 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 98,051 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,051 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 83,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 69,205 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 69,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,501 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 43,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 43,121 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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AC04 FSE is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 81,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC04 FSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC04 FSE is a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 9 August 2004.

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