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FJ53 NFF

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,569 mi
Last recorded115,569 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 NFF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 115,569 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 110,740 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 110,740 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 102,495 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 102,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 90,867 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2006 74,418 miles

chips in windscreen

front bumper damaged and loose

front number plate craked

handbrake comming high

n/s/r tyre low on tread

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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FJ53 NFF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ53 NFF, 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 FJ53 NFF registered?

FJ53 NFF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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