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AY53 FHZ

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,347 mi
Last recorded86,347 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 FHZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 86,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2023 86,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2022 85,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 85,332 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,125 miles

HEADLAMP BEAMS POOR

O/S/R RADIUS ARM FRONT BUSH WORN

Pass 13 Nov 2019 82,307 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK./S/R SHOCKER LEAKING.O/S/R RADIUS ARM BEARING WORN.

Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,623 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 80,595 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 78,162 miles

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

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides of vehicle (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded and both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,920 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 64,414 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,576 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 54,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,419 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 44,414 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 36,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,267 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,864 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 20,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 20,856 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 16,631 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 11,022 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 5,170 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 FHZ is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

AY53 FHZ is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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