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AU03 BZX

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,076 mi
Last recorded85,076 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 BZX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front damp around steering rack,no physical leak at time of test...

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 85,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front damp around steering rack,no physical leak at time of test...

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,294 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 77,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,161 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 59,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,436 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,248 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,509 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 49,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,757 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,203 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 41,794 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,817 miles

advise rear brake check

Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,269 miles

nearside front brake pads on wear limiter

Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,858 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 22,779 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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AU03 BZX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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