2003 Hyundai Santa FE 2.0L Diesel · EJ53 WPO
2003 Hyundai Santa FE (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 113,690 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ53 WPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2024
- 113,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ53 WPO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (EJ53 WPO) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
EJ53 WPO Mileage History
- 23/08/2022108,079 mi
- 25/08/2023111,523 mi+3,444 mi
- 29/08/2023111,589 mi+66 mi
- 23/08/2024113,689 mi+2,100 mi
- 23/08/2024113,690 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,804 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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