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AHZ 6940

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,894 mi
Last recorded119,894 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 6940
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 119,894 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 119,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper union (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper / union flexi hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,664 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 109,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit osr both tyres on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 99,854 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

exhaust has minor leak of gas

Fail 28 Apr 2016 99,764 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded aroun d fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake pipe slight corrosion

Offside Front inner rack end slight play

exhaust has minor leak of gas

Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 91,784 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 91,782 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,412 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 80,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

spare wheel carrier needs tightening

Pass 17 Mar 2011 70,405 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,754 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 57,708 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 46,721 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,721 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,576 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge,2mm.

Unable to test N/S/R seat belt as child seat is fitted.

Pass 11 May 2006 26,335 miles

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

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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AHZ 6940 is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 80,422 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 Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AHZ 6940, 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 23 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AHZ 6940 is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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