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AM52 AFE

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,773 mi
Last recorded150,773 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 AFE
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 150,773 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 148,177 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 148,177 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 144,930 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 144,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 141,374 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 139,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 139,353 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 135,465 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 130,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2020 130,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2019 124,632 miles

both rear tyres low on pressure

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2018 119,088 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,844 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake pipes greased

Rear brake pipes greased

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,194 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 109,190 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking suspect pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 102,854 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 101,970 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 8 Aug 2012 101,211 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 101,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 99,712 miles

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

both front and offside rear brake pipes at hoses corroded

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

both rear brake discs corroded

engine noisy from auxillary belt when any lights switched on

offside front inner rack joint worn

offside rear tyre starting to age crack

Fail 8 Aug 2011 99,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

both front and offside rear brake pipes at hoses corroded

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

both rear brake discs corroded

engine noisy from auxillary belt when any lights switched on

offside front inner rack joint worn

offside rear tyre starting to age crack

Pass 4 Aug 2010 96,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r disc pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2009 85,213 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 78,055 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 69,071 miles

Both front tyres close to limit and wearing on inner edge

Surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 31 Jan 2007 64,932 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 48,650 miles

both front tyres showing wear on inner edges

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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AM52 AFE is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AM52 AFE, 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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What year was AM52 AFE registered?

AM52 AFE is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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