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BB03 TAG

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,050 mi
Last recorded194,050 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB03 TAG
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 194,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 194,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 185,001 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 185,001 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 166,250 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Dec 2014 166,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 165,001 miles

High level brake light inop

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012 165,001 miles

High level brake light inop

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 149,482 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 130,999 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 110,107 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 109,794 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 91,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 91,312 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,298 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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BB03 TAG is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BB03 TAG, 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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BB03 TAG is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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