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DG53 AVC

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Silver Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,978 mi
Last recorded76,978 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 AVC
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 76,978 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,481 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Jun 2013 66,849 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 61,678 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,789 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,526 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,794 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 44,794 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 38,608 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 38,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,852 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,445 miles

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

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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DG53 AVC is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Silver with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DG53 AVC, 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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What year was DG53 AVC registered?

DG53 AVC is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is DG53 AVC safe to buy?

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