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AY03 BGU

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

51,458 mi
Last recorded51,458 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BGU
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 51,458 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 50,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2023 50,542 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 49,257 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 48,839 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 48,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 47,319 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 46,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 46,291 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc worn

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advice (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake disc worn

Offside Front brake disc worn

Pass 29 Jul 2017 45,928 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 45,010 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 45,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers not properly tested due insuficient fluid.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,182 miles

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Middle And Rear Sections

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 44,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Middle And Rear Sections

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 43,628 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 42,932 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,481 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,110 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,764 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 38,764 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,964 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 35,054 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 31,992 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 29,489 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,972 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe?

Based on 724,908 MOT tests across 53,526 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
53,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42,931
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,793
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,932
parking brake recording little or no effort 24,664
position lamp(s) not working 24,107
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AY03 BGU is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 63,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY03 BGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY03 BGU registered?

AY03 BGU is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is AY03 BGU safe to buy?

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