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FJ03 ZZF

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,638 mi
Last recorded96,638 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 ZZF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,638 miles

Front exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Fail 24 Apr 2018 96,638 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,296 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,395 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,395 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,465 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

Nearside rear tyre is cracked

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,792 miles

Front tyres are worn on the edges

Nearside rear tyre has surface cracks

Pass 25 Oct 2012 84,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front cv boot is slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2012 84,722 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front cv boot is slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,591 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,204 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 58,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,306 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,720 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,720 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 23,720 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 21,867 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,867 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 ZZF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FJ03 ZZF, 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 ZZF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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