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DG53 FFV

2003 Hyundai Terracan

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,767 mi
Last recorded103,767 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Terracan80,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 FFV
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 103,767 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 101,861 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 101,800 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,139 miles

Both sidesteps corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 99,136 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both sidesteps corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 94,982 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,701 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 90,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,876 miles

advise stone chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2016 83,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,667 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroded

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

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 24 Sep 2015 76,666 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking and badly corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All front and rear suspension components corroded

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

rear diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2014 71,465 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 71,461 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,729 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre and rear sections corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2011 40,453 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,074 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,236 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,517 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 33,370 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 8 Sep 2006 30,210 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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DG53 FFV is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DG53 FFV, 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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DG53 FFV is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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