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AU03 ESY

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,661 mi
Last recorded190,661 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 ESY
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 190,661 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 190,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front , offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2011 151,719 miles

both front tyres cutting out on inside of tread

Pass 23 Mar 2010 114,710 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 89,128 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 79,241 miles

Engine stabiliser link rod rubber bush split.

N/S/F tyre has cut in outer sidewall.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 79,241 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine stabiliser link rod rubber bush split.

N/S/F tyre has cut in outer sidewall.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 60,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 41,950 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 ESY is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ESY, 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 ESY is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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