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MX03 OJZ

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,282 mi
Last recorded197,282 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 OJZ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2013 197,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 107,282 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 91,658 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 77,631 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 77,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,666 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 62,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,865 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 54,865 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s o/s front tyre feating inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,914 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wiper blade condition

Fail 29 Feb 2008 49,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wiper blade condition

Pass 9 Mar 2007 40,658 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,602 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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MX03 OJZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MX03 OJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX03 OJZ registered?

MX03 OJZ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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