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FN03 DHG

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

55,838 mi
Last recorded55,838 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 DHG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 55,838 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 53,830 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 53,830 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 51,983 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,980 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,376 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 47,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,379 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 43,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 30,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,288 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 18,284 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,995 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,691 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 17,369 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 16,762 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,762 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 15,789 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 14,235 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 14,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,047 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 14,047 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 11,963 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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FN03 DHG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FN03 DHG, 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 FN03 DHG registered?

FN03 DHG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for FN03 DHG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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