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CN03 BFJ

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,605 mi
Last recorded140,605 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 BFJ
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2018 140,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel at rear in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 97,189 miles

rear metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

Fail 14 Sep 2017 97,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

rear metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2016 88,162 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 88,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,261 miles

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 24 Sep 2015 80,261 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sil panel (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,477 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,676 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 60,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 52,189 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

rear metal brake pipes begining to corrode

Pass 4 Jan 2012

all brake pads low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,003 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,455 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,414 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,475 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,832 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,521 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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CN03 BFJ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CN03 BFJ, 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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CN03 BFJ is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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