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EN53 ECD

2003 Hyundai Sonata

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,141 mi
Last recorded106,141 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Sonata57,299 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 ECD
MakeHyundai
ModelSonata
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2019 106,141 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow too major (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 100,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 100,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking brake fluid (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic Converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 96,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 96,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 92,854 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,446 miles

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

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

both offside tyres worn close to limit

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

sump corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 88,446 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both offside tyres worn close to limit

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

sump corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 78,657 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 78,460 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2012 74,235 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Fail 19 Dec 2012 74,190 miles

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

SRS lamp on

Pass 28 Dec 2011 69,592 miles

nearside front bottom suspension joint worn

nearside rear brake pads worn low and brake disc in poor condition

slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Dec 2011 69,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front bottom suspension joint worn

nearside rear brake pads worn low and brake disc in poor condition

slight corrosion on nearside and offside rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Dec 2010 63,333 miles

Front no. plate starting to separate slightly

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

Offside front tyre tread wearing low 3mm left on 205/65 HR 15

Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,701 miles

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

Front number plate starting to separate slightly

Offside front tyre worn low on inner soulder of tread and nearside rear tyre wearing slightly out of shape with a "low spot" in inner edge of tread 205/65 VR 16

Pass 11 Dec 2008 44,155 miles

Handbrake travel high

Rear brake pads worn very low(on limit)!

Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,120 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,609 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)

NSR TYRE HAS NAIL EMBEDDED IN OUTER EDGE. TYRE NOT REPAIRABLE

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 ECD is a 2003 Hyundai Sonata in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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