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LJ53 EAF

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,335 mi
Last recorded98,335 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 EAF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 98,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 98,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 97,421 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 97,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 95,149 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 95,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe o/s/f rust hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,716 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 90,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pitted even after clean up (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded still pitted even after clean up (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,652 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 85,652 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,030 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 80,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc extremely rusty and pitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,178 miles

Lower Sump pan corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,345 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 59,142 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 54,159 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,159 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,972 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,483 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,928 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,086 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,919 miles

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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LJ53 EAF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ53 EAF, 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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LJ53 EAF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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