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LJ53 EAG

2003 Hyundai Getz

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,792 mi
Last recorded114,792 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Getz54,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 EAG
MakeHyundai
ModelGetz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 114,792 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 111,439 miles

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

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

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

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 22 Mar 2023 105,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 95,704 miles

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

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

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

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 18 Mar 2021 86,484 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 86,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 78,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,284 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 68,284 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 64,866 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 64,866 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,070 miles

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2017 61,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,695 miles

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,679 miles

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,398 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 56,398 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 52,414 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,815 miles

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)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,411 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 38,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,494 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,715 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 18,732 miles

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 6 Nov 2006 11,004 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 EAG is a 2003 Hyundai Getz in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EAG, 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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What year was LJ53 EAG registered?

LJ53 EAG is a 2003 Hyundai Getz, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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