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EF53 DME

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,894 mi
Last recorded90,894 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 DME
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 90,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 81,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

exhaust system slightly deteriated

oil leak

under side slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 72,417 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,642 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 64,642 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,618 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Nov 2011 53,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,327 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 40,465 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,922 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 33,918 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,338 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,381 miles

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

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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EF53 DME is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EF53 DME, 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 EF53 DME registered?

EF53 DME is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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