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RN03 LOJ

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,182 mi
Last recorded70,182 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 LOJ
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,182 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,990 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,388 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,770 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge. Both outer cv boots starting to perish.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 40,142 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 33,798 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 26,593 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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RN03 LOJ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RN03 LOJ, 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 RN03 LOJ registered?

RN03 LOJ is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is RN03 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN03 LOJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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