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AP03 ZFJ

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,191 mi
Last recorded133,191 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ZFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 133,191 miles

Central Propellor shaft centre bearing rubber deteriorated.

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded.

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 127,543 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,089 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 118,695 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 114,107 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated but no leaks detected

Front outer cv joint boots wearing in pleats.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated but no leak detected

Pass 18 Oct 2017 108,711 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2017 108,711 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,558 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,864 miles

outer skin on rear silencer is corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 97,365 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 93,587 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 89,691 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,242 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 82,810 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 79,938 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2009 66,429 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 66,429 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 53,529 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 40,213 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 30,467 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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AP03 ZFJ is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AP03 ZFJ, 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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AP03 ZFJ is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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