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FJ03 NYN

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,908 mi
Last recorded67,908 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 NYN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,908 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 67,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,041 miles

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

Front both front tyres tread on 3mm

Fail 22 Jan 2016 65,041 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Front both front tyres tread on 3mm

Pass 27 Jan 2015 61,443 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2015 61,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,603 miles

corrosion to both rear brake pipes running under wheel arch

excess handbrake travel

offside steering rack gaiter clip snapped.gaiter still secure to steering rack at time of test

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,754 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 51,131 miles

O/S/R Brakepads appear low?

N/S/F Tyre wearing low on inner edge.

N/S/R Brakedisc pitted.

N/S/R tyre wearing low on its outer edge.

Slight movement in o/s/r suspension droplink.

Some freeplay on handbrake leaver adjustment

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,467 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

signs of corrosion to engine sump

slight play in offside rear anti/rollbar drop-link lower ball-joint

Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,421 miles

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,329 miles

front brake pads 90% worn,+ lip on discs.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,196 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 26,317 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,077 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 NYN is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NYN, 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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FJ03 NYN is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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