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CN03 BHX

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Green Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

41,776 mi
Last recorded41,776 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 BHX
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,776 miles

Front brake balance nearing maximum 30% limit

Front brake discs quite corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 41,770 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake balance nearing maximum 30% limit

Front brake discs quite corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 34,700 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 34,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,052 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 29,052 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure clip (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 28,302 miles

Corrosion on subframes & suspension components.

Exhaust is corroding, especially around rear joint.

Front number plate is cracked.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

O/s front brake disc is corroded.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 28,298 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Corrosion on subframes & suspension components.

Exhaust is corroding, especially around rear joint.

Front number plate is cracked.

Headlamp lenses are starting to discolour.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

O/s front brake disc is corroded.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 27,225 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust is corroded.

Front number plate is damaged.

Handbrake lever on o/s rear brake caliper is not returning to stop.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 27,225 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust is corroded.

Front number plate is damaged.

Handbrake lever on o/s rear brake caliper is not returning to stop.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 26,432 miles

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is starting to corrode.

O/s handbrake is not as good as n/s.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 26,409 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is starting to corrode.

O/s handbrake is not as good as n/s.

Rear brake pads look very low.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 25,082 miles

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear is starting to corrode.

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

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 25,082 miles

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear is starting to corrode.

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,496 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

O/s front wiper is starting to deteriorate.

Rear brake pads look low.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 23,496 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

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

O/s front wiper is starting to deteriorate.

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,845 miles

Front number plate is discolouring.

Rear brake pads look low.

Fail 17 Feb 2010 21,845 miles

Front number plate is discolouring.

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

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

Rear brake pads look low.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,551 miles

O/s front wiper is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 20 Feb 2009 20,551 miles

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

O/s front wiper is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,363 miles

Wipers are strarting to deteriorate.

Fail 20 Feb 2007 17,855 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,855 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 145,460 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 145,460 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 BHX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Green with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 CN03 BHX, 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 BHX is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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