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EU53 ZFF

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,829 mi
Last recorded86,829 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ZFF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 86,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 86,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 76,446 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips on nearside rear unable to see properly to fully inspect

Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre 2mm inner / 3mm outer edge (205/65/15)

Offside Rear Tyre 2mm outer edge / cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2015 71,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre 2mm inner / 3mm outer edge (205/65/15)

Offside Rear Tyre 2mm outer edge / cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2014 67,351 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 67,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,683 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 66,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,491 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 55,475 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 55,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox mount insecure.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,388 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,767 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2007 47,554 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,664 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 ZFF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZFF, 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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EU53 ZFF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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