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BB52 BGB

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

97,046 mi
Last recorded97,046 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB52 BGB
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 97,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 97,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened base of spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 96,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2025 96,700 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2024 95,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 95,961 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Center (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 94,960 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 93,680 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 92,038 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,544 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,634 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 86,470 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 86,470 miles

previous failures did not apply to this vehicle. registerd in error

Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,506 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 82,100 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back, at rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,640 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 73,080 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 73,075 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front wiper blade split at end

Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,136 miles

both front brake pipes to flexis under bonnet showing signs of corrosion

corrosion on rear back box

Pass 21 Jan 2010 65,558 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 58,870 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,870 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,281 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,701 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,842 miles

oil leak from gearbox

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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BB52 BGB is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 BB52 BGB, 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 BB52 BGB registered?

BB52 BGB is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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