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DX53 BHN

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,200 mi
Last recorded51,200 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 BHN
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 51,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 48,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 41,130 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 41,130 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 33,224 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 33,216 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 32,978 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 32,486 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 29,569 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 26,824 miles

Front o/s and n/s outer tyre wall/treads starting to perish

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 23,686 miles

Rear Outer o/s and n/s tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,908 miles

Outer all tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 6 Feb 2015 22,394 miles

all 4 outer tyre walls starting to perish/deteriorate

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 18 Jan 2014 21,418 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 20,904 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,361 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 19,889 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,266 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 18,425 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,093 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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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DX53 BHN is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DX53 BHN, 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 DX53 BHN registered?

DX53 BHN is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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