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BL03 NSN

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,607 mi
Last recorded110,607 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 NSN
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 110,607 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 110,607 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear plate faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 110,548 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front lights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive injector 4 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 94,646 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 93,844 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 May 2018 93,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 May 2017 92,047 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 92,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

oil leak

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Fail 1 Jun 2016 84,733 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated unable to rotate the wheel (2.5.A.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear exhaust system corroded and in poor condition

oil leak

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 20 May 2015 80,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak and stiff in operation

Fail 20 May 2015 80,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff oil leak and stiff in operation

Pass 27 May 2014 74,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 67,225 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 59,218 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,324 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,562 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 40,235 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 33,839 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,022 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 18,748 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,094 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 NSN is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NSN, 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 NSN is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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