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FJ03 NRY

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,511 mi
Last recorded118,511 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 NRY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,511 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,525 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 114,523 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 113,909 miles

offside front tyre low on edge

Pass 9 Feb 2013 110,492 miles

ABS reluctor ring track snapped OSF

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 107,427 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 104,633 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 102,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 96,729 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 96,729 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 91,890 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 91,890 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 88,863 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 70,361 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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FJ03 NRY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FJ03 NRY, 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 FJ03 NRY registered?

FJ03 NRY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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