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BU53 VMJ

2003 Hyundai Trajet

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,485 mi
Last recorded111,485 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Trajet74,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VMJ
MakeHyundai
ModelTrajet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,485 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 111,480 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill chauked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chauked aroud rear shock (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill chauked (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 108,265 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 108,265 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,259 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS CORRODED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 23 Jul 2013 88,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,336 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 72,482 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 72,454 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,715 miles

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

rear no plate

Fail 17 Jun 2010 62,701 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r lamp lense damaged

rear no plate

Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,670 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,424 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,421 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 28,499 miles

2 x baby seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

How Reliable is the Hyundai Trajet?

Based on 140,327 MOT tests across 10,373 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,382
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
10,373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,617
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,181
Stop lamp not working 5,005
Registration plate lamp not working 4,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,477
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BU53 VMJ is a 2003 Hyundai Trajet in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Trajet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 74,695 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 Trajet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,617 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 VMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Trajet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Trajet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU53 VMJ is a 2003 Hyundai Trajet, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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