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EN53 VHJ

2003 Hyundai Trajet

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,158 mi
Last recorded116,158 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Trajet74,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 116,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 116,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 99,312 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,191 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 69,459 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 69,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,597 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 67,766 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 67,098 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 67,098 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 61,230 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 54,643 miles

Nearside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch starting to slip

cooling fan noises

spare tread getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2008 48,480 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,963 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 29,145 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 29,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VHJ is a 2003 Hyundai Trajet in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

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

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