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RX03 ZVS

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

95,037 mi
Last recorded95,037 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 ZVS
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 95,037 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 92,542 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 91,588 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2024 91,588 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2023 91,106 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 91,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 90,530 miles

front tyres perrished

Fail 14 Mar 2022 90,530 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres perrished

Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 89,086 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 88,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,390 miles

All 4 brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Engine light on

Exhaust front flexi pipe poor condition

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Slight oil leak above gearbox

Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,623 miles

All brake discs corroded on inner faces

Front exhaust mount broken

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Fail 20 Mar 2017 85,623 miles

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

All brake discs corroded on inner faces

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,581 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 83,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,162 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,729 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 80,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle starting to become rusty underneath in places

Pass 1 Apr 2011 75,797 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 71,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2009 63,579 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/f tyre.

offside front headlight reflector discoloured.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 55,790 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,542 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,402 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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RX03 ZVS is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RX03 ZVS, 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 RX03 ZVS registered?

RX03 ZVS is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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