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EJ53 FJU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

96,648 mi
Last recorded96,648 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FJU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 96,648 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded X2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 96,648 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded X2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 87,460 miles

Both front brakes are binding slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 85,035 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

fuel pipes and power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2016 84,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded both (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,606 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

petrol pipes under car corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 78,606 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to front pipe connection (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

petrol pipes under car corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,821 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front to rear petrol pipe corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2014 72,821 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front to rear petrol pipe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 66,325 miles

Power steering pipes on steering rack corroded.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,306 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 60,306 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs corroded.

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 54,862 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Fuel lines corroded.

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

Power steering pipes on rack corroded.

Slight drag on n/s front brake.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 54,862 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded.

Fuel lines corroded.

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

Power steering pipes on rack corroded.

Slight drag on n/s front brake.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 48,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipes and fuel lines corroded.

Suspect possible leak at fuel tank.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 48,963 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipes and fuel lines corroded.

Suspect possible leak at fuel tank.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,011 miles

nearside & offside front wiper blades starting to split & perish

Fail 7 Dec 2009 43,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

nearside & offside front wiper blades starting to split & perish

Pass 10 Dec 2008 36,815 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 36,815 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,328 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 30,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,300 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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EJ53 FJU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ53 FJU, 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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EJ53 FJU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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