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BX53 SZP

2003 Hyundai Terracan

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,993 mi
Last recorded118,993 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Terracan80,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 SZP
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 118,993 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 118,893 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 112,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

headlights starting to glaze

Pass 31 Oct 2018 106,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre unservicable.

Fail 19 Oct 2018 106,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre unservicable.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 97,491 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 97,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,296 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 92,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 92,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 76,491 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 70,321 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 70,321 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 59,529 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,614 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,470 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,089 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,879 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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BX53 SZP is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX53 SZP, 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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What year was BX53 SZP registered?

BX53 SZP is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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