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AY53 HHB

2003 Hyundai Terracan

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,246 mi
Last recorded85,246 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Terracan80,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HHB
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 85,246 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 May 2024 82,582 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 May 2024 82,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2023 79,903 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 15 May 2023 79,797 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

chassis corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2022 76,794 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 74,349 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 71,341 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 68,045 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake binding, but not excessively

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 68,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Advice: 'Welded repairs to highly stressed components aren't normally acceptable. To pass, the repair should appear to be as strong as the original design'. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake binding, but not excessively

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 63,651 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 60,401 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 57,996 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,607 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,370 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 50,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 46,746 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 46,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 46,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 42,113 miles

front tyres near limit

Pass 27 Nov 2009 37,241 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 31,143 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,431 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 25,427 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 19,314 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 HHB is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HHB, 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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What year was AY53 HHB registered?

AY53 HHB is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is AY53 HHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 HHB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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