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BU53 CZF

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Red Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

43,737 mi
Last recorded43,737 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 CZF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 43,737 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2021 43,319 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2020 42,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 42,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 41,173 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 40,007 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 38,595 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2015 36,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,965 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,501 miles

Offside rear tyre worn low inner

Fail 6 Sep 2013 31,501 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn low inner

Pass 6 Sep 2012 29,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,635 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,510 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,698 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,458 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,969 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,952 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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BU53 CZF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Red with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BU53 CZF, 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 BU53 CZF registered?

BU53 CZF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BU53 CZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 CZF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU53 CZF have outstanding finance?

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