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BL03 TJY

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,152 mi
Last recorded55,152 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 TJY
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2016 52,467 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 47,953 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OUTER EDG

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 47,953 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OUTER EDG

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 47,166 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 44,769 miles

n/s/r fuel line corroded

Fail 24 May 2012 44,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

n/s/r fuel line corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,410 miles

hand brake cable mounting insecure,

slight l;eak from radiator.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 41,410 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake cable mounting insecure,

slight l;eak from radiator.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,143 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Rear brake discs worn, Rear brake hoses starting to wear, Plastic covers over outer sills.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,841 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Rear brake discs worn, Exhaust corroded Plastic covers over outer sills, Chips in front screen, n/s door trim damaged,

Fail 13 Jan 2009 38,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Adv, Full brake inspection, Rear brake discs worn, Exhaust corroded Plastic covers over outer sills, Chips in front screen, n/s door trim damaged,

Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,456 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 34,833 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 34,833 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 TJY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TJY, 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 TJY is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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