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BU53 VVF

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,909 mi
Last recorded107,909 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VVF
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 107,909 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on rear o/s wheel arch

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2021 107,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all axle components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on rear o/s wheel arch

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2020 106,877 miles

corrosion on inner sills and rear axle mountain both sides

corrosion on outer wheel arch o/s rear

engine oil leak

heavy corrosion on rear axle and suspension components both sides

Fail 16 Mar 2020 106,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion on floor to sill joint o/s

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2019 102,063 miles

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

both headlamp outer lens deteriorating/dirty

Fail 26 Mar 2019 102,062 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp outer lens deteriorating/dirty

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,340 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

oil leak

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,331 miles

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

minor oil leak

shoulder wear to both front tyres

Fail 10 Apr 2017 87,330 miles

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

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

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

minor oil leak

shoulder wear to both front tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,397 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre outer shoulder worn

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,151 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 68,151 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 58,075 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,780 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,779 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,749 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,356 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 27,356 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

38% imbalance on rear service brakes

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,412 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 24,390 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,077 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 21,077 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 20,992 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 17,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VVF is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VVF, 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 BU53 VVF registered?

BU53 VVF is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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