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EJ53 MHX

2003 Hyundai Trajet

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,307 mi
Last recorded137,307 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Trajet74,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 MHX
MakeHyundai
ModelTrajet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 137,307 miles

Offside track rod end locking pin missing

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

sill panels outer covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2019 137,301 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside track rod end locking pin missing

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,354 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 128,303 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 124,117 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 115,367 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

black mesh on all light lenses. not effecting visibility

Fail 24 Jan 2014 115,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

black mesh on all light lenses. not effecting visibility

Pass 24 Jan 2013 108,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 107,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 107,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2011 102,193 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 102,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2010 95,552 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 95,548 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 90,568 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 90,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 85,605 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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EJ53 MHX is a 2003 Hyundai Trajet in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MHX, 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 MHX is a 2003 Hyundai Trajet, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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