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BL53 GJE

2003 Hyundai Terracan

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,116 mi
Last recorded105,116 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Terracan80,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GJE
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,116 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 105,116 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 92,860 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,918 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes covered in grease can not be fully inspected

Fail 3 Dec 2016 85,768 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken and blowing (7.1.2)

all brake pipes covered in grease and corroded can not be fully inspected

Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,769 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

fuel tank damp but no visible sign of a leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 82,747 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

fuel tank damp but no visible sign of a leak

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 21 Oct 2014 80,330 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2014 80,328 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 77,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 74,976 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 72,067 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 69,001 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 59,213 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 59,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 51,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,002 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 43,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,244 miles

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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BL53 GJE is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BL53 GJE, 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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BL53 GJE is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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