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AY03 BFP

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,945 mi
Last recorded183,945 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BFP
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 183,945 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 183,939 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 176,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 168,694 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 168,687 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 160,105 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 152,344 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 139,187 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 123,588 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 108,068 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 91,815 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 91,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,939 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,118 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,940 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,782 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,911 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 23,222 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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AY03 BFP is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY03 BFP, 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 AY03 BFP registered?

AY03 BFP is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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