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CU03 CFY

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,741 mi
Last recorded91,741 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 CFY
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 91,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 87,173 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel near side cable broken (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,350 miles

o/s lower wishbone corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 77,350 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

o/s lower wishbone corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,659 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,689 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 67,403 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 62,036 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,929 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 44,033 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 36,833 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,032 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Elantra?

Based on 73,040 MOT tests across 6,045 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
6,247
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
6,045
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,323
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,981
parking brake recording little or no effort 3,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,097
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,266
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CU03 CFY is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Elantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 60,366 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai Elantra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,323 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU03 CFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Elantra typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Elantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU03 CFY is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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