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AU03 CGZ

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,801 mi
Last recorded121,801 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CGZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 121,801 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake dirt shield corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake dirt shield corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2019 119,830 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear brake disc backplates corroded

corrosion on offside rear inner bumper support

gearbox and rear diff oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2019 119,823 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake disc backplates corroded

corrosion on offside rear inner bumper support

gearbox and rear diff oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2018 114,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 113,777 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 102,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Oct 2017 102,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2016 84,114 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

chassis showing extensive surface corrosion

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,034 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 82,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 79,257 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 79,257 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 77,440 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST IS CORRODED AT REAR

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 74,016 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 64,971 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,822 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 42,527 miles

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

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

centre rear brake light not working

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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AU03 CGZ is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 AU03 CGZ, 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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AU03 CGZ is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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