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BU53 OXJ

2003 Hyundai Accent

Silver Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,651 mi
Last recorded95,651 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 OXJ
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,651 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 95,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 86,182 miles

EML IS ON

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 79,994 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pleasee be advised that there is slight cracking on outter walls of both rear tyres

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,994 miles

Pleasee be advised that there is slight cracking on outter walls of both rear tyres

Pass 14 Apr 2012 78,081 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 78,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 72,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,618 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,842 miles

both rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 30 Oct 2009 66,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,156 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 60,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,773 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,950 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

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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BU53 OXJ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Silver with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU53 OXJ, 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 BU53 OXJ registered?

BU53 OXJ is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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