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AU03 BZW

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,710 mi
Last recorded62,710 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BZW
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 62,710 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 62,268 miles

both front brake pipes have slight corrosion

front number plate cracked

nsr top coil spring mount on leg has corrosion

nsr wheel arch end of sill has corrossion

osf anti roll bar drop link has slight play

osr tyre has split on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2018 59,363 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

nsr wheel arch corroded by outer sill

steering rack ram damp

Fail 19 Feb 2018 59,357 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake pipes corroded

nsr wheel arch corroded by outer sill

steering rack ram damp

Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,779 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

front reg plate discoloured

nsr sill end and wheel arch corroded by axle tie road mounting

wipers slow to start when first turned on

Fail 20 Feb 2017 57,779 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

front reg plate discoloured

nsr sill end and wheel arch corroded by axle tie road mounting

wipers slow to start when first turned on

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,321 miles

Offside Front damaged

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

both rear wheel archs corroded

front reg plate discoloured

osr tyre tyre cut/split on inner side wall

power steering pipe on osf bulkhead area damp

Pass 3 Feb 2015 52,517 miles

both rear antiroll bar d bushes have slight play

chip in windscreen

handbrake travel

ns cv boot perished

nsr brake pipe corroded near flexi

os cv boot perished

osf antiroll bar d bush has slight play

osf antiroll bar link rubber insecure

osr brake pipe corroded near flexi

power steering pipe has misting of oil at joint

Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,280 miles

both sides front to rear brke pipes corroded at rear

chip in windscreen

headlamps at lowest level

ns track rod end very slight play

os front antiroll bar d bush worn

os track rod end very slight play

osf anti roll bar bottom bush insecure

osr anti roll bar d bush worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,729 miles

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

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,062 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,836 miles

front number plate cracked

osf and nsr tyres worn to 3mm

power steering pipe damp

Pass 18 Feb 2009 33,427 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,914 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,920 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,636 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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AU03 BZW is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU03 BZW, 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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AU03 BZW is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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