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HF53 FNJ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

45,498 mi
Last recorded45,498 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FNJ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 45,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight lenses fading

suspension corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2026 45,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight lenses fading

suspension corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 44,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 44,751 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 43,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 42,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading badly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 41,629 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both headlamp lenses fading

Pass 24 Aug 2021 40,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight exhaust blow

underside corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2021 40,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust blow

underside corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,031 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight exhaust blow

underside coroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 37,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fading (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 35,473 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,149 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres perishing

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 33,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres perishing

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 31,501 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,556 miles

brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,723 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 24,305 miles

Coolant leak

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 31 Jul 2012 21,168 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 17,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 16,005 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,954 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 7,790 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2007 4,295 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 3,582 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Getz?

Based on 1,126,487 MOT tests across 65,664 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,628
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
65,664
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,049
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,335
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24,069
Registration plate lamp not working 19,068
position lamp(s) not working 15,938
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HF53 FNJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Getz models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 54,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Getz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,049 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF53 FNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Getz typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Getz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF53 FNJ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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