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BJ03 GYN

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,093 mi
Last recorded170,093 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 GYN
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 170,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 170,093 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 156,208 miles

Knocking from steering rack but no free play detected.

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 156,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Knocking from steering rack but no free play detected.

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 139,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 123,212 miles

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

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

all coil springs slightly corroded

rear part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2015 108,273 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,543 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 93,543 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,402 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,492 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 62,484 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 48,136 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 43,387 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,703 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 27,680 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 27,680 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

both front ball joint rubbers split

oil leak to transfer box

Fail 12 Apr 2006 20,792 miles

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

UNABLE TO CHECK NEAR SIDE REAR AND CENTRE REAR LAP BELTS

Pass 12 Apr 2006 20,792 miles

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

UNABLE TO CHECK NEAR SIDE REAR AND CENTRE REAR LAP BELTS

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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BJ03 GYN is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BJ03 GYN, 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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BJ03 GYN is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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