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AY53 ERO

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,309 mi
Last recorded81,309 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ERO
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2024 81,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill above side skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill above side skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Door and rear quarter panel damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 81,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 31 Aug 2021 80,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords many cuts in inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 80,472 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords very perished 2055516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords many cuts in inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 79,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside slight oil leak from driveshaft seal in gear box

Pass 10 Aug 2019 78,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,117 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 74,604 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 74,604 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers side (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,377 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,389 miles

Nearside Front foglight broken

slight leak from power steering pipe

Fail 20 Aug 2015 70,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front foglight broken

slight leak from power steering pipe

Pass 23 Aug 2014 68,241 miles

n/s rear tyre deterated

Fail 19 Aug 2014 68,209 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre deterated

Pass 2 Mar 2013 63,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

nsr tyre perished slight mis shape

Fail 27 Feb 2013 63,344 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre perished slight mis shape

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s wiper started to smear screen

o/s/r tyre perished on side walls

Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,378 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition cracking

Front brake discs worn (pads 3000 miles)

Possible PAS leak

Slight bind to both sides rear brakes

Pass 21 Aug 2009 44,417 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2008 34,862 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,208 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

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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AY53 ERO is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY53 ERO, 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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AY53 ERO is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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