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BL53 JRO

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,811 mi
Last recorded55,811 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 JRO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 55,811 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 54,657 miles

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

both rear inner brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025 54,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear inner brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 53,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 52,334 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 50,817 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 50,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 49,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 46,528 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 46,513 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub/Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 44,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,727 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,384 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 37,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracking on side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking onside wall

Pass 30 Jan 2016 35,675 miles

Both rear tyres excessively cracked

Near side rear tyre 78% worn

Near side wiper smears

Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,594 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 33,144 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 33,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 31,936 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,674 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

slight play in offside lower arm ball joint

Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,102 miles

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

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

n/s front and rear tyre walls have been rubbed away but no plys or cords showing at this time.

o/s front and rear tyre walls cracking slightly

o/s wiper blade split not imparing the function of the blade significantly enough for refusal.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 30,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

n/s front and rear tyre walls have been rubbed away but no plys or cords showing at this time.

o/s front and rear tyre walls cracking slightly

o/s wiper blade split not imparing the function of the blade significantly enough for refusal.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,155 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 27,951 miles

advise - n/s/f & n/s/r tyre sidewalls scuffed

Pass 14 Dec 2006 22,128 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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BL53 JRO is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL53 JRO, 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 BL53 JRO registered?

BL53 JRO is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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