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EN53 VGP

2003 Hyundai Trajet

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,830 mi
Last recorded109,830 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Trajet74,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 VGP
MakeHyundai
ModelTrajet
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 109,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 109,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 109,295 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 108,446 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 108,445 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 107,323 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 105,510 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,494 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 100,828 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 100,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 98,209 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,604 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 89,509 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,705 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 85,704 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,392 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,821 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 77,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,551 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,528 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,005 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 31,865 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 31,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,397 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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EN53 VGP is a 2003 Hyundai Trajet in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EN53 VGP, 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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What year was EN53 VGP registered?

EN53 VGP is a 2003 Hyundai Trajet, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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