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RY03 JUF

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,332 mi
Last recorded111,332 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 JUF
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 111,332 miles

Central Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges wires rubbing rear body (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 97,442 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 80,964 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,758 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 69,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,741 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 53,161 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 53,161 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 49,790 miles

OSF tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 6 May 2011 45,211 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,555 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 35,171 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2008 29,936 miles

front pads getting low

handbrake travel slightly high

rear tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 24 May 2007 24,123 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 16,838 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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RY03 JUF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RY03 JUF, 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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RY03 JUF is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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