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PJ03 OFK

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,205 mi
Last recorded36,205 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OFK
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 36,205 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 36,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 34,869 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 33,433 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 32,329 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 32,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 31,644 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 30,792 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 28,196 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 27,873 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 26,888 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,226 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 24,299 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 24,295 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 23 May 2014 22,896 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 21,170 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,295 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2012 19,294 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,345 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,866 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 1 Jun 2009 14,013 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2007 11,206 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 9,447 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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PJ03 OFK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ03 OFK, 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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What year was PJ03 OFK registered?

PJ03 OFK is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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The MOT history for PJ03 OFK shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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