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CN03 BGU

2003 Hyundai Accent

Green Petrol 1341cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,885 mi
Last recorded81,885 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 BGU
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,341cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 81,885 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2025 81,730 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 78,952 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 78,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 76,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 76,687 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 73,743 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 73,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 71,485 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake noisy

Pass 23 Jun 2020 70,277 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 70,277 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 68,366 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 68,366 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 68,366 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

engine oil level low

Pass 22 May 2018 66,313 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 66,313 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2017 63,702 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 63,702 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 61,721 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 61,721 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 59,920 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 57,695 miles

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

engine oil leak

front & rear exhaust joining flanges corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 54,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 54,776 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 51,441 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2011 48,353 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 45,223 miles

handbrake travel detected through lever, not considered excessive

Fail 17 May 2010 45,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

handbrake travel detected through lever, not considered excessive

Pass 20 May 2009 44,430 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,053 miles

rear hand and footbrake on legal limit

Fail 2 Jun 2008 38,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear hand and footbrake on legal limit

Pass 7 Mar 2007 28,923 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,550 miles

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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CN03 BGU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Green with a 1,341cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CN03 BGU, 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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CN03 BGU is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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