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BL03 LJF

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

183,674 mi
Last recorded183,674 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 LJF
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 183,674 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 183,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 167,748 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 167,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 150,410 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 139,777 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jun 2013 130,590 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 126,489 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 126,489 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 8 Dec 2011 112,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 112,151 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 140,049 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 140,049 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 133,891 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 133,891 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 126,432 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 119,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 119,225 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 110,248 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 82,582 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 LJF is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LJF, 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 LJF is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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