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AY03 FWG

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,032 mi
Last recorded104,032 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FWG
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 104,032 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 104,032 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2018 93,481 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 93,481 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 84,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Screen wiper split at end(s)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 84,788 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Screen wiper split at end(s)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges of tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,251 miles

Nearside Inner rear (of front wishbone) inner bush deteriorated

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Dec 2016 80,212 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner rear (of front wishbone) inner bush deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2015 73,468 miles

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

rear high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Nov 2015 73,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,564 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMPS ARE GLAZED

BOTH WIPER BLADES SMEARING SCREEN

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TOW BALL COVER FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,455 miles

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

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

exhaust system is BADLY corroded

nearside wiper blade judders on screen

tow ball cover fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2013 62,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

exhaust system is BADLY corroded

nearside wiper blade judders on screen

tow ball cover fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,483 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 59,445 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 55,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres wearing to edges

both rear tyres cracking to sidewalls and are at 3.0mm

slight play to off side steering rack arm

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,610 miles

rear no plate deterated but visable

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,890 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking.

rear number plate delaminating.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,108 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 39,342 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 39,342 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,672 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,644 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 FWG is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AY03 FWG, 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 FWG is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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