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EF53 GHZ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,594 mi
Last recorded102,594 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GHZ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 102,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Side Wall Close to Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 99,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 93,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose drivers door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 93,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose drivers door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 90,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 86,858 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 85,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 85,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 84,784 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 84,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 83,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,596 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,893 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 52,893 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2015 52,893 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 52,893 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 45,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,282 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 23,390 miles

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

both rear tyres in poor condition.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,273 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 16,501 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 16,501 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,519 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 14,830 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 14,250 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 13,912 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 13,391 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Getz?

Based on 1,126,487 MOT tests across 65,664 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,628
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
65,664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,049
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,335
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24,069
Registration plate lamp not working 19,068
position lamp(s) not working 15,938
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EF53 GHZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Getz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 54,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Getz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF53 GHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Getz typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Getz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF53 GHZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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