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BU03 ZBX

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,658 mi
Last recorded40,658 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,658 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,402 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,460 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 34,650 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 34,646 miles

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

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres low outer edges and perished

Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,406 miles

Suspect washers frozen

offside rear tyre low and in poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,094 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,819 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,567 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 14,271 miles

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

offside front tyre outer wall has slight surface damage in two places (kerbing?)

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 ZBX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZBX, 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 ZBX registered?

BU03 ZBX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is BU03 ZBX safe to buy?

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