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AY53 FGN

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,710 mi
Last recorded85,710 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FGN
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 85,710 miles

Central Prop shaft damaged but serviceable Bush splitting (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Various suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2024 84,325 miles

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

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

suspension and sills rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2023 83,209 miles

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

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

all suspension rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2022 81,141 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

all suspension rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2021 80,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension rusty

Fail 30 Sep 2021 80,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,087 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension rusty front and rear

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,420 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,521 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 73,226 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 73,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 67,757 miles

Both front tyres feathering on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 67,757 miles

Both front tyres feathering on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,542 miles

Both front tyres feathering on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,044 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 8 Oct 2014 65,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2013 63,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 60,528 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,650 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 52,190 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2010 52,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,250 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 45,250 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 37,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,969 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,623 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 FGN is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FGN, 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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AY53 FGN is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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