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AE03 CHF

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,408 mi
Last recorded112,408 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 CHF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2012 112,408 miles

Nearside front tyre is bald on the outer edge

Nearside handbrake effort is low

Nearside rear footbrake effort is low

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside front tyre is low on the edges

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 112,367 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light is on

Nearside front tyre is bald on the outer edge

Nearside handbrake effort is low

Nearside rear footbrake effort is low

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside front tyre is low on the edges

Oil leak

Slight blow from the front exhaust flexi

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 103,839 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 103,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screen wipers poor

Pass 4 Aug 2009 99,402 miles

air filter resonator bix insecure inside n/s front inner wheel arch

Pass 21 Jun 2008 92,736 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 92,654 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 72,759 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 60,434 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 60,434 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Elantra?

Based on 73,040 MOT tests across 6,045 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,247
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
6,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,323
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,981
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,097
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,266
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AE03 CHF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,366 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 Elantra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,323 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE03 CHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Elantra typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE03 CHF registered?

AE03 CHF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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