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BL03 OFT

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,500 mi
Last recorded88,500 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 OFT
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 88,500 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 88,380 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 76,171 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,314 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,227 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 55,877 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,674 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 49,674 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 42,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,017 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,872 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,588 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 30,013 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 30,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,928 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,045 miles

N/S,& O/S/F,Tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,312 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,100 miles

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

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

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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BL03 OFT is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL03 OFT, 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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BL03 OFT is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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