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AY53 FHN

2003 Hyundai Terracan

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,391 mi
Last recorded156,391 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Terracan80,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FHN
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 156,391 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 156,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 147,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 147,803 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 137,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 137,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 125,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 125,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 116,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 116,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front head lamp lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advice (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play strong advice (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advice (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 96,403 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative Hazard warning light not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working and offside front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working and offside rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front head lamp lens dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advice (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play strong advice (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong advice (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,498 miles

Front & Rear tyres cracking

Fuel tank outer cover corroded

Left & Right step(s) corroded

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,399 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,214 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,866 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 56,866 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,142 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,477 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,579 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,315 miles

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

all four tyres starting to perish on outer side walls

Fail 23 Mar 2009 32,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all four tyres starting to perish on outer side walls

Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,498 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Terracan?

Based on 79,454 MOT tests across 4,492 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
4,492
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,550
position lamp(s) not working 1,501
Registration plate lamp not working 1,403
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,393
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AY53 FHN is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Terracan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,488 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 Terracan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 FHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Terracan typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Terracan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY53 FHN is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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