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ET53 FGP

2003 Hyundai Trajet

Green Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,355 mi
Last recorded105,355 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Trajet74,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FGP
MakeHyundai
ModelTrajet
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 105,355 miles

All brake discs corroded and worn

Exhaust corroded

Front plate deteriorated

Oil leaks

Play in nearside rack arm

Rear arches corroded

Suspension bushes perished

Fail 9 Jan 2018 105,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,709 miles

parking brake light on dash

Fail 30 Dec 2016 95,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mounting (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

parking brake light on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2015 80,282 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 80,282 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 77,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Dec 2014 77,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2014 73,172 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 73,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,910 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 66,910 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,294 miles

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

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

oil level low

Fail 21 Dec 2011 60,294 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level low

Fail 21 Dec 2010 52,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand/brake travel high

off/side front wheel arch liner fouling anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,990 miles

hand/brake travel high

off/side front wheel arch liner fouling anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Dec 2009 47,753 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

as car had a timing belt

engine oil dirty

Fail 21 Dec 2009 47,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

as car had a timing belt

engine oil dirty

Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,094 miles

2 rear seats not fitted.[belts not tested]

O/s/r rear bumper damaged.

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 40,093 miles

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

2 rear seats not fitted.[belts not tested]

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

O/s/r rear bumper damaged.

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 33,758 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 24,978 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

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 FGP is a 2003 Hyundai Trajet in Green with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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