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LJ51 GDU

2001 Hyundai Santa Fe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,901 mi
Last recorded148,901 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe78,438 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 GDU
MakeHyundai
ModelSanta Fe
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 148,901 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shield loose/broken

Pass 29 Oct 2020 144,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension components corroding. Front exhaust heat shield loose. Chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Oct 2019 138,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded+heatshield loose (6.1.2 (a))

oil leaks,cracks in windsreen,suspension components+other brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Fail 3 Oct 2019 138,041 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded+heatshield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front+offside rear tyres wearing on edges

oil leaks,cracks in windsreen,suspension components+other brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 4 May 2018 132,760 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Central Rear Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 129,919 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Rear Oil leak diff leaking oil ()

both head light lens deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2016 122,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front headlight lens deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2015 114,407 miles

Centre Rear Spare wheel tyre N/S (Not serviceable)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 103,800 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 96,295 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 96,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

bonnet safty catch seized

Pass 24 Oct 2012 87,741 miles

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

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

battery is loose in carrier

both front wiper blades split

Fail 19 Oct 2012 87,665 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

battery is loose in carrier

both front wiper blades split

Pass 24 Oct 2011 81,270 miles

Battery insecure

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

front brake disc worn

Fail 22 Oct 2011 81,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,114 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,691 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 65,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 58,552 miles

nearside rear step bracket bent

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,779 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 35,841 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Santa Fe?

Based on 784,797 MOT tests across 58,527 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
7,258
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
58,527
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 15,463
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,915
Registration plate lamp not working 11,266
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,993
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,648
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LJ51 GDU is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 78,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Santa Fe fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 15,463 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ51 GDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Santa Fe typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Hyundai Santa Fe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ51 GDU is a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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