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AY03 NBJ

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

147,076 mi
Last recorded147,076 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 NBJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 147,076 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking under rocker cover (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 34kg (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near Fail (close to limit outer edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 142,765 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 142,763 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 139,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2019 133,238 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 133,237 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 129,266 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2018 129,256 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2017 122,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2017 122,153 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,591 miles

Advise spare tyre flat

Advise under trays and sill covers fitted

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 110,786 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 106,743 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 106,742 miles

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,192 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 102,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 97,397 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 97,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 89,565 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 60,122 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,563 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,114 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 36,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 NBJ is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel 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 AY03 NBJ, 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 NBJ is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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