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BU03 NXM

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,359 mi
Last recorded136,359 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 NXM
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 136,359 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 136,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 129,653 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 120,631 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 112,739 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 103,576 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 103,576 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 88,928 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 73,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 57,549 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 39,472 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 NXM is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU03 NXM, 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 NXM registered?

BU03 NXM is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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