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EN53 DXG

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,583 mi
Last recorded91,583 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 DXG
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,583 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 84,644 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 84,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2013 80,108 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,108 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 73,327 miles

only just got beam pattern on headlamps

Fail 17 Oct 2012 73,327 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BAD transmission cooler pipe leak

only just got beam pattern on headlamps

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,515 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,484 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 60,484 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads lipped

Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,885 miles

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

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Offside wiper blade starting to smear.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,085 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,718 miles

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

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)

offside front door mirror cover cracked.

Fail 25 Oct 2007 39,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front door mirror cover cracked.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,489 miles

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

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

o/s/f fog light in :op

o/s/f rear view mirrow cracked ; but not obscuring rear vtew

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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EN53 DXG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EN53 DXG, 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 EN53 DXG registered?

EN53 DXG is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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