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BL03 OTC

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,097 mi
Last recorded80,097 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 OTC
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 80,097 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded as marked

Pass 28 Sep 2024 79,598 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides lower as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded as marked

Pass 14 Oct 2023 78,621 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease from small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 77,814 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 74,556 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f/tyre on 2mm

o/s/f/tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,086 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 66,916 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 64,740 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 61,942 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 57,934 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,745 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 45,670 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,735 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,120 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 31,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,604 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 26,716 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 24,907 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,907 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,659 miles

advise center rear brake light not working

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 OTC is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OTC, 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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What year was BL03 OTC registered?

BL03 OTC is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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