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BL03 LJA

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2351cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

167,085 mi
Last recorded167,085 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LJA
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,351cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 167,085 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 167,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 165,418 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both headlamps just passt

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2016 157,153 miles

child seats nearside & offside rear.

metal power steering pipes corroding.

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

slight oil leak.

slight play in centre propshaft support mount.

Fail 5 Dec 2016 157,153 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

child seats nearside & offside rear.

metal power steering pipes corroding.

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes corroding.

slight oil leak.

slight play in centre propshaft support mount.

Fail 19 Nov 2016 155,556 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing strap missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 154,730 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Resevoir (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 154,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 149,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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

dipstick broken

engine light on

rear suspension arms rubing mantings

Pass 3 Sep 2015 126,091 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 126,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 120,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

presenter adviced

Fail 29 Aug 2014 120,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

presenter adviced

Pass 16 Aug 2013 113,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

presenter adviced

Pass 15 Jun 2012 105,549 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 105,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 98,412 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 98,412 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,155 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,782 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 58,440 miles

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

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

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

exhaust at rear touching body (bent)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,746 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 34,171 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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BL03 LJA is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,351cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 BL03 LJA, 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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BL03 LJA is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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