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C11 ELJ

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Silver Petrol 2656cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,367 mi
Last recorded138,367 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 ELJ
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,656cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 138,367 miles

handbrake effort

rear brake pipes corroding

rear lower corners of car corroded and holed

Pass 5 Nov 2024 135,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 129,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 122,058 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 118,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 110,236 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 98,478 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 89,832 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 89,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 89,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ring broken (1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,030 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,295 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 59,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,653 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,438 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,012 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,880 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,298 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,603 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 43,519 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,828 miles

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

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 31 Oct 2007 33,791 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,293 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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C11 ELJ is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Silver with a 2,656cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C11 ELJ, 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 C11 ELJ registered?

C11 ELJ is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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