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FN53 AXW

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,891 mi
Last recorded89,891 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 AXW
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 89,891 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2015 89,821 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front tyres worn on inner treads near side almost to cord

Excessive oil leaks from corroded engine sump

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 80,261 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 80,253 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 72,561 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 72,551 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 11 May 2012 64,118 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust centre section corroding and cracking around rear area of silencer

Rear brake discs corroding and pads worn low

Pass 6 May 2011 57,001 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 48,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 41,206 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 37,731 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FN53 AXW is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FN53 AXW, 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 FN53 AXW registered?

FN53 AXW is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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