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BU53 DWE

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,017 mi
Last recorded66,017 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DWE
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,017 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 65,955 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre slight uneven wear

Fail 8 Jan 2015 57,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside rear tyre slight uneven wear

Pass 3 Dec 2013 50,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 50,199 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,068 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 46,637 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,257 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,930 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,784 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 36,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,032 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 32,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,666 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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BU53 DWE is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 BU53 DWE, 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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BU53 DWE is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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