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CN53 DZF

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,379 mi
Last recorded99,379 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 DZF
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2024 99,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose not secure and rubbing on driveshaft

Pass 31 Aug 2023 88,051 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 88,051 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 83,075 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 83,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2016 80,038 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,543 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,404 miles

corrosion front chassis

corrosion front cross-member

corrosion front lower suspension arms

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,014 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroding

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipes appear to be corroded - hidden by plastic cover

lambda sensor wires damaged by drive shaft - not clipped securely

Fail 27 Jun 2013 53,014 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes corroding

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipes appear to be corroded - hidden by plastic cover

lambda sensor wires damaged by drive shaft - not clipped securely

Pass 27 Jun 2012 46,469 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine managment light luminated at time of test

exhaust corroded

exhaust lambda sencer wire inscure broken and rubbing on driveshaft

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and perished

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

slight play in steering column adjustment

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine managment light luminated at time of test

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

offside front brake disc back plate corroded and inscure

steering column adjuster has slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2011 43,271 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine managment warning light luminated at time of test

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

offside front brake disc back plate corroded and inscure

steering column adjuster has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,979 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2010 36,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,464 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 27,924 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,172 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 23,172 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,932 miles

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

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

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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CN53 DZF is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CN53 DZF, 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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CN53 DZF is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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