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BU03 GXS

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,858 mi
Last recorded58,858 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 GXS
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 58,858 miles

corrosion on various suspension components

Fail 17 Jun 2025 58,848 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on various suspension components

Pass 20 Feb 2024 56,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 55,384 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 52,962 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,697 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 49,152 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 46,081 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 42,913 miles

Offside Rear BRAKES SCREAMING DURING RBT

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,774 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 39,757 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,075 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 37,075 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,034 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,550 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,318 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,228 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,980 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 19,573 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge's

Pass 22 Feb 2008 16,951 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,173 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 10,942 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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BU03 GXS is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BU03 GXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 GXS registered?

BU03 GXS is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is BU03 GXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 GXS shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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