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DA03 NZF

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,861 mi
Last recorded125,861 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 NZF
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2018 125,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s rear tyres poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2017 123,372 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 123,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 115,338 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 107,824 miles

headlamps blurry lenses,brake pedal rubber wearing thin,underbody sills-arches covered in sealer filler,suspension+brake components corroding-covered in grease and oils..,both front outer cv boot been repaired-glued,nsf shock absorber oily

under arches corroding,oil leak,parking brake and rear service brake efforts just met limits,brake and fuel pipes corroding-covered in paint and lubes-not easy to inspect

Fail 11 Jul 2015 107,738 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both headlight lenses are deteriorated/ fogged

General corrosion to the majority of the underside including sills, floors, subframes and all suspension components

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake servo and brake master cylinder are damp on the underside

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 101,535 miles

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

General corrosion to the majority of the underside

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs are worn (rear brake pads are wearing thin)

steering rack/ steering column has slight knocking noise

Pass 8 Jul 2013 94,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre & all rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,956 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 81,897 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil level low

Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,641 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 74,641 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,958 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 73,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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DA03 NZF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA03 NZF, 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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DA03 NZF is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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