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BL03 NSJ

2003 Hyundai Terracan

Grey Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

127,935 mi
Last recorded127,935 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Terracan80,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 NSJ
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 127,935 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat back (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking oil

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2024 126,640 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 126,630 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 125,931 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 125,931 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 124,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre and rear silencers corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 122,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear centre to rear exhaust deteriorated with a slight leak

both front head lamps lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2020 120,166 miles

battery slightly insecure

centre brake lamp inop

Fail 7 Oct 2020 120,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch 30cm to body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery slightly insecure

centre brake lamp inop

Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,862 miles

Front offside and nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery slightly insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2018 114,262 miles

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

oil leaks from numerous places front diff area/rear diff area /engine

Fail 20 Jun 2018 114,262 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leaks front diff area/rear diff area /rear engine area/front pas pipe area

Pass 23 Jun 2017 109,969 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 109,969 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 105,883 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 105,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 101,285 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 94,848 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 94,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 90,711 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 90,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,224 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 84,224 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 77,833 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 70,462 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,664 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,770 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,385 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,085 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 32,059 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Hyundai Terracan?

Based on 79,454 MOT tests across 4,492 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
4,492
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,550
position lamp(s) not working 1,501
Registration plate lamp not working 1,403
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,393
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BL03 NSJ is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan in Grey with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Terracan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,488 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 Terracan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 NSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Terracan typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Terracan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL03 NSJ is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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