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BL53 GJG

2003 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,222 mi
Last recorded160,222 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe80,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GJG
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 160,222 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 152,696 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle has corrosion.

Pass 2 Sep 2020 142,591 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fronts. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion.

Pass 19 Aug 2019 135,708 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 135,708 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 129,118 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 118,856 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2017 118,856 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 112,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 112,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 105,795 miles

rear exhaust outer cover skin corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 105,795 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust outer cover skin corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 93,014 miles

rear exhaust outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,963 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 81,639 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,637 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 73,457 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,568 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,174 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 55,164 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 33,309 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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BL53 GJG is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL53 GJG, 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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BL53 GJG is a 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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