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AR03 JXW

2003 Hyundai Accent

Beige Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

79,495 mi
Last recorded79,495 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JXW
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 79,495 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 79,490 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/ outer boots (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system cross (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 78,203 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 66,000 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 65,995 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 61,054 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 59,067 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 59,067 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,234 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 57,234 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,384 miles

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

exhaust is corroded

near side front brake is binding

Fail 14 Jan 2019 53,326 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

exhaust is corroded

near side front brake is binding

Pass 19 Jan 2018 49,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

exhaust is corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 45,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

both front head lamp beam patterns are faded

oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2016 40,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2016 40,766 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 37,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 37,112 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 30,303 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 25,005 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are starting to perish

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 11 Jan 2012 19,580 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,633 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 10,535 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 7,020 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 3,820 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 3,445 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 2,786 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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AR03 JXW is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Beige with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 54,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR03 JXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR03 JXW registered?

AR03 JXW is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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