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EU53 EXH

2003 Hyundai Terracan

Silver Diesel 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,683 mi
Last recorded80,683 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Terracan80,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 EXH
MakeHyundai
ModelTerracan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 80,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank guard/retainer corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 78,761 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,988 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 74,964 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 72,856 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,549 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 68,000 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,892 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,954 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,948 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 55,477 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 51,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,179 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,398 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,859 miles

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

cover under front of vehicle restricts view of some testable items

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,493 miles

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

front brake pads are getting low

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,552 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,882 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,543 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Terracan?

Based on 79,454 MOT tests across 4,492 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
4,492
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,550
position lamp(s) not working 1,501
Registration plate lamp not working 1,403
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,393
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EU53 EXH is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan in Silver with a 2,902cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Terracan models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 80,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Terracan fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU53 EXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Terracan typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Terracan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EU53 EXH registered?

EU53 EXH is a 2003 Hyundai Terracan, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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