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LJ53 APZ

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

117,504 mi
Last recorded117,504 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 APZ
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 117,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 117,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 115,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 115,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 113,558 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 113,555 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated Both front tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 110,528 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 110,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 101,549 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 101,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 97,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misty (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misty (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 94,458 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Heavily perished but not leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle pipe (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 94,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Heavily perished but not leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over axle pipe (Marked Yellow) (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,666 miles

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

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

nearside front outer cv gaitor is perished

spare tyre is underinflated

Pass 29 Mar 2018 80,803 miles

Crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,482 miles

Crack in top of windscreen but not affecting drivers view

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 76,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Crack in top of windscreen but not affecting drivers view

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 72,458 miles

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

Nearside rear coil spring rubber mat not located correctly

Fail 30 Mar 2016 72,458 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear coil spring rubber mat not located correctly

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,832 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 60,875 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,455 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,828 miles

both rear tyres perished side walls

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,439 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 46,138 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,126 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,459 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,160 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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LJ53 APZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LJ53 APZ, 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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LJ53 APZ is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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