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BL03 TVZ

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,886 mi
Last recorded136,886 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 136,886 miles

exhaust has slight leak from back box

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 129,426 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 129,426 miles

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

rear brake binding rear brakes binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 124,291 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2014 124,276 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

both headlamps deteriorated

offside front brake pads shim adrift

Pass 1 Nov 2013 118,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 111,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2012 111,849 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 103,946 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 103,946 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 96,479 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,479 miles

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,785 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,038 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 76,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,391 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2006 53,720 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 TVZ is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TVZ, 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 TVZ is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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