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AY03 CLJ

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,460 mi
Last recorded91,460 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 CLJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 91,460 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 91,460 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,655 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 84,655 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 78,230 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 7 Oct 2015 70,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 63,543 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 49,003 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,666 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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)

front brake pads 80-85% worn

front wiper blades split

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,603 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,595 miles

o/s/f tyre low on iner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,006 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 16,201 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 CLJ is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CLJ, 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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AY03 CLJ is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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