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EJ53 FKO

2003 Hyundai Trajet

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,978 mi
Last recorded82,978 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Trajet74,695 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FKO
MakeHyundai
ModelTrajet
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 82,978 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 82,978 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner 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 24 Feb 2023 77,617 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 77,617 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 21 Feb 2022 72,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 66,401 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 66,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn knocking on locks (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 62,917 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 62,916 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 56,651 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 56,651 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 48,867 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 48,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 40,325 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 40,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 29,414 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 20,885 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 20,885 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2013 18,012 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 16,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 16,644 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 16,165 miles

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

nearside front lower balljoint boot split

no 3rd row nearside seat fitted at time of test

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2010 15,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres bad cracks in tread

both rear tyres cracks in tread

no 3rd row nearside seat at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres bad cracks in tread

both rear tyres cracks in tread

no 3rd row nearside seat at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2009 14,208 miles

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 6 Nov 2008 13,371 miles

no nearside rear seat fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2007 11,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

no nearside rear seat fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2006 9,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EJ53 FKO is a 2003 Hyundai Trajet in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EJ53 FKO, 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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EJ53 FKO is a 2003 Hyundai Trajet, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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