MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,113 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage o\s above drive shaft (2.3.3b)
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()
various parts of exhaust system corroded (joints bolts and hangers )
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage o\s above drive shaft (2.3.3b)
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()
various parts of exhaust system corroded (joints bolts and hangers )
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both,outer (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both headlamps have poor beam images
o/s/f wiper blade split 22"
oil leak
slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre seat belt stalk (5.2.5a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225/70/16 102t (4.1.E.1)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both,outer (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both headlamps have poor beam images
o/s/f wiper blade split 22"
oil leak
slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear brakes binding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
unable to inspect offside rear and centre rear seat belts ( child seats )
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?
Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY53 HGX is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HGX, 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 HGX registered?
AY53 HGX is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 19 December 2003.
Is AY53 HGX safe to buy?
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