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EF53 GJK

2003 Hyundai Trajet

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,900 mi
Last recorded150,900 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Trajet74,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GJK
MakeHyundai
ModelTrajet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 150,900 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 158,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limit,d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 144,334 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 138,555 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle seat. adult belt not tested ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test adult belt not tested ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test adult belt not tested ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre seat. adult belt not tested ()

Fail 31 Jul 2020 138,555 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle seat. adult belt not tested ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test adult belt not tested ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test adult belt not tested ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre seat. adult belt not tested ()

Pass 3 Aug 2019 131,788 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside outer sill corroded front and rear.

Fail 3 Aug 2019 131,788 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded front and rear.

Pass 11 Aug 2018 125,502 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded underneath ()

Offside Rear outer sill corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 119,605 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 114,117 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 114,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 108,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 103,200 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 103,200 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 92,795 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 82,437 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 82,437 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 74,348 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 74,348 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,042 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 65,042 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,166 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,018 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 30,271 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Trajet?

Based on 140,327 MOT tests across 10,373 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,382
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
10,373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,617
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,181
Stop lamp not working 5,005
Registration plate lamp not working 4,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,477
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EF53 GJK is a 2003 Hyundai Trajet in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Trajet models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 74,695 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 Trajet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,617 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF53 GJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Trajet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Trajet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF53 GJK is a 2003 Hyundai Trajet, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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