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AY53 BVU

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,741 mi
Last recorded93,741 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 BVU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 93,741 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 93,486 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 89,520 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 86,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to offside rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 86,069 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to offside rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 85,325 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 84,034 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 77,568 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 75,634 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 72,587 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 72,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,571 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 65,110 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 60,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 57,188 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 53,929 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 48,433 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,998 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 44,998 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,208 miles

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

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

rear number plate

Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,527 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,606 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,787 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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AY53 BVU is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AY53 BVU, 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 AY53 BVU registered?

AY53 BVU is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is AY53 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 BVU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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