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AY53 FHL

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,773 mi
Last recorded118,773 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FHL
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 118,773 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 115,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 110,521 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 107,378 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 104,276 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 104,276 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 95,340 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,080 miles

front and rear number plate poor condition advise changing

front tyres near limit

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2011 77,969 miles

number plates poor condition ;slight power steering leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,791 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,321 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 60,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,696 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 52,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 41,011 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 FHL is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHL, 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 FHL registered?

AY53 FHL is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 8 November 2003.

Is AY53 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 FHL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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