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BJ03 NLE

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,705 mi
Last recorded165,705 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 165,705 miles

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

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

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

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 30 Nov 2016 151,879 miles

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

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers on sills

under tray unable to inspect some components

Fail 29 Nov 2016 151,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

covers on sills

under tray unable to inspect some components

Pass 9 Sep 2015 139,497 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 139,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 121,087 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 121,087 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 105,483 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,904 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 91,179 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 87,263 miles

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

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,263 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 60,197 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 59,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 40,673 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 34,257 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,988 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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BJ03 NLE is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NLE, 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 NLE is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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