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LJ53 BJU

2003 Hyundai Getz

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,777 mi
Last recorded159,777 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 BJU
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 159,777 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front worn on both edges

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 159,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete worn through (3.3.A.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer snapped off (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front worn on both edges

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 140,010 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Feb 2015 128,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 117,916 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 105,219 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,639 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 86,137 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 86,115 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 76,275 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 64,281 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 64,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 53,643 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 45,942 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,985 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 BJU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJU, 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 BJU is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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