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CN53 CEA

2003 Hyundai Terracan

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

203,134 mi
Last recorded203,134 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Terracan80,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 CEA
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 203,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 203,134 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 200,027 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 200,027 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 197,386 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 189,679 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 189,629 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2014 183,693 miles

fuel tank support corroded also signs of been leaking but not currently leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2014 183,601 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

fuel tank support corroded also signs of been leaking but not currently leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2013 175,091 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

fuel tank cover rusted

Fail 10 Jun 2013 175,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 168,666 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 168,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 163,287 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 163,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 151,946 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 151,946 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 139,722 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 139,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 132,585 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 132,585 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 114,545 miles

n/s/r & centre sears been removed

o/s/r seat locked into upright possition when spare wheel is moved

Pass 18 Aug 2006 88,845 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 88,820 miles

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

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

n/s/r seat has been removed

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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CN53 CEA is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 CN53 CEA, 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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CN53 CEA is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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