2003 Hyundai Santa FE 2.7L Petrol · EU53 AXW
2003 Hyundai Santa FE (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 132,547 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- HYUNDAI SANTA FE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU53 AXW Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2017
- 132,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU53 AXW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (EU53 AXW) between October 2006 and February 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)”.
EU53 AXW Mileage History
- 16/10/200635,373 mi
- 19/10/200749,277 mi+13,904 mi
- 17/10/200861,777 mi+12,500 mi
- 23/10/200861,827 mi+50 mi
- 16/10/200973,638 mi+11,811 mi
- 15/10/201081,526 mi+7,888 mi
- 06/10/201189,634 mi+8,108 mi
- 06/10/201189,634 mi
- 08/09/201295,266 mi+5,632 mi
- 08/09/201295,266 mi
- 05/09/2013104,040 mi+8,774 mi
- 15/08/2014111,171 mi+7,131 mi
- 01/03/2016125,146 mi+13,975 mi
- 25/02/2017132,547 mi+7,401 mi
Average of roughly 9,377 miles per year across 14 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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