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DK53 EPJ

2003 Hyundai Terracan

Black Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,322 mi
Last recorded141,322 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Terracan80,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 EPJ
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 141,322 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 141,321 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 135,625 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 135,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 132,696 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

top covers under trays sill/side steps fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 124,304 miles

Fuel Filler Pipes have corrosion .

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop Link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 21 Aug 2018 124,304 miles

Fuel Filler Pipes have corrosion .

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop Link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 119,575 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 119,575 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 118,354 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 118,353 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 107,832 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 107,832 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 97,784 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 94,013 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 94,013 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 89,733 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 85,012 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged

Fail 8 May 2012 85,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

windscreen damaged

Pass 17 May 2011 80,184 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,145 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,625 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,077 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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DK53 EPJ is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan in Black with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DK53 EPJ, 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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DK53 EPJ is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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