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EU53 EXC

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,035 mi
Last recorded82,035 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EXC
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 81,958 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,467 miles

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge.

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 78,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S/F tyre worn inner edge.

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,391 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 73,342 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/R brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,192 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 66,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 59,676 miles

Offside front tyre tread has a cut in it

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,788 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 50,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,708 miles

n/s front tyre down to 3mm outer edge

n/s rear tyre down to 2mm outer edge

noticeable wear front brake discs

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,497 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s rear tyre down to 3mm outer edge

new brake pads fitted to front !!

noticeable wear front brake discs

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,565 miles

front disc pads getting down on material

front number plate split at top

noticeable wear on front discs

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,297 miles

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 23 Aug 2007 25,435 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,960 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 74,210 MOT tests across 8,096 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,308
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,096
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,638
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,084
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,092
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,676
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,531
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EU53 EXC is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Sonata models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 57,299 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Sonata fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 EXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Sonata typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Sonata is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU53 EXC registered?

EU53 EXC is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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