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BV03 AOR

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,689 mi
Last recorded71,689 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 AOR
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 71,689 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank breather pipes corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 5 Aug 2014 71,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel tank breather pipes corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2013 64,093 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 64,054 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 15 Oct 2011 53,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet hinges stiff

both headlamp lenses are deterorated. the headlamps will require replacement before the next mot

o/s outer cv boot leaking slightly from inner clip

Fail 15 Oct 2011 53,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet hinges stiff

both headlamp lenses are deterorated. the headlamps will require replacement before the next mot

o/s outer cv boot leaking slightly from inner clip

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,677 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,852 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 44,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 76,365 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 76,365 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 31,024 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 23,475 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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BV03 AOR is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BV03 AOR, 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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BV03 AOR is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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