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AY53 LOD

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Blue Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,683 mi
Last recorded89,683 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 LOD
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 89,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 80,389 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 80,320 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust broken (Middle to rear joint broken) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HID's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aftermarket HID's fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aftermarket HID's fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45-17 94 y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45-17 94 y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both number plates very dirty (On limit for MOT test)

Engine cover fitted

Front side lights different colours (NOT matched pair)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Geagbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,397 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,996 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,893 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 63,471 miles

oil pressure switch leeking

Fail 25 May 2016 63,470 miles

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

oil pressure switch leeking

Pass 15 May 2015 58,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 58,604 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2014 53,788 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 48,662 miles

Both front wipers split

Pass 9 Aug 2012 41,298 miles

front and rear tyres differ in size

Fail 9 Aug 2012 41,298 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres differ in size

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,858 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 34,631 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 34,631 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,811 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 27,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,046 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2006 21,094 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges †front brake discs worn on inner faces †front brake pads wearing low † †these points discussed with vehicle presenter

Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,855 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe?

Based on 724,908 MOT tests across 53,526 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
53,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42,931
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,793
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,932
parking brake recording little or no effort 24,664
position lamp(s) not working 24,107
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AY53 LOD is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Blue with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 63,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY53 LOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY53 LOD registered?

AY53 LOD is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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