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CX53 ESO

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,574 mi
Last recorded84,574 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 ESO
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,574 miles

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

Front washers require adjusting

Fail 23 Oct 2020 84,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front washers require adjusting

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 81,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2019 81,272 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame holed also split 2 patches & 1 split !! (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2018 77,379 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,535 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and across the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,448 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,438 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 56,797 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 511,171 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 46,808 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 46,493 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs are worn and corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 45,671 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,143 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,948 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,400 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,612 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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CX53 ESO is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CX53 ESO, 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 CX53 ESO registered?

CX53 ESO is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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