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AU03 LJK

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,945 mi
Last recorded114,945 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 LJK
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 114,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,967 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 104,714 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 104,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 104,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 109,227 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 109,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter holed (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,142 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 98,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,990 miles

exhaust component/s have a slight leak of gasses

oil leak evident

Fail 12 Jun 2013 90,990 miles

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

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

exhaust component/s have a slight leak of gasses

oil leak evident

Fail 18 Jun 2012 82,085 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

offside rear (front to rear) brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2012 82,085 miles

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

offside rear (front to rear) brake pipe corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2011 73,055 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 64,344 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,122 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 45,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Underside of vehicle very dirty.

Pass 29 May 2008 45,164 miles

Underside of vehicle very dirty.

Pass 9 May 2007 36,290 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 36,290 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 25,118 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 25,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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

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 LJK is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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