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ET53 FGO

2003 Hyundai Trajet

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,577 mi
Last recorded257,577 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Trajet74,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FGO
MakeHyundai
ModelTrajet
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 257,577 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 257,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 245,458 miles

Both front sills bent

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear most seat missing from vehicle

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2012 245,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Both front sills bent

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear most seat missing from vehicle

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 230,546 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 230,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2011 216,054 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 204,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 204,430 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 189,140 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 176,005 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 176,005 miles

Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 162,060 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 149,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 130,181 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 118,016 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2008 117,975 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 101,738 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 101,738 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 87,840 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 70,209 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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ET53 FGO is a 2003 Hyundai Trajet in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET53 FGO, 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 ET53 FGO registered?

ET53 FGO is a 2003 Hyundai Trajet, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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