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AY53 HZC

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,075 mi
Last recorded151,075 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 151,075 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 151,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,222 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 139,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 125,730 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,103 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly smooth on inneredge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,986 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 86,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,838 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 78,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,672 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,327 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 38,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,727 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,185 miles

o/s/f tyre 2mm 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 HZC is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HZC, 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 HZC registered?

AY53 HZC is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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