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AU53 ASX

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

111,275 mi
Last recorded111,275 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ASX
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 111,275 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 111,273 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 111,250 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 106,651 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 106,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 102,228 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 102,228 miles

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 96,817 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 91,327 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 84,925 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 84,925 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,296 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)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 78,296 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,990 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 70,985 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,058 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 56,814 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,814 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,851 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 49,851 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,855 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,842 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,805 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,500 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 18,505 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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AU53 ASX is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AU53 ASX, 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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AU53 ASX is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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