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BU03 MSX

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,497 mi
Last recorded91,497 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 MSX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,497 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 91,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 69,311 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 69,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 69,336 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,832 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 62,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 57,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,108 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 43,108 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,379 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 25,341 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 25,341 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 15,256 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 MSX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MSX, 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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What year was BU03 MSX registered?

BU03 MSX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is BU03 MSX safe to buy?

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