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AY03 FXF

2003 Hyundai Accent

Gold Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,493 mi
Last recorded105,493 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FXF
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2019 105,493 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil sump corroded and leaking

front exhaust deteriorated

handbrake high

nearside front brake guard missing

Pass 5 Jun 2018 100,672 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 100,670 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 93,896 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,967 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 73,931 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,684 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

sump pan corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,684 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sump pan corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2013 67,620 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 67,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,278 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,814 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,400 miles

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY RUSTED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY RUSTED

O/S/F SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY RUSTED

Fail 30 Mar 2010 56,400 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

N/S/R BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY RUSTED

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY RUSTED

O/S/F SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY RUSTED

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,920 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 51,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,014 miles

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

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

front number cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,249 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,510 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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AY03 FXF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Gold with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY03 FXF, 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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AY03 FXF is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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