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AY53 HGX

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,113 mi
Last recorded98,113 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HGX
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 98,113 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 95,260 miles

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 )

Fail 3 May 2017 95,260 miles

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 )

Pass 15 Jan 2016 91,283 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 91,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,628 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 87,628 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 85,756 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 85,756 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,804 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 79,058 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 70,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 70,363 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,982 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,852 miles

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 )

Pass 17 Dec 2007 44,958 miles

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 36,527 miles

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.

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 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.

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