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BV53 DXW

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,321 mi
Last recorded109,321 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 DXW
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 109,321 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play front both sides (2.2.B.1f) Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f) exhaust corroded

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

under body slightly corroded / sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 96,512 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play front both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 91,233 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 91,229 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 90,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm and cracking

oil level showing low

Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,723 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 82,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,877 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 64,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 56,337 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,914 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 46,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 39,587 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 34,008 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 34,005 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 27,520 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,640 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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BV53 DXW is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BV53 DXW, 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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BV53 DXW is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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