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DK03 HXE

2003 Hyundai Elantra

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,829 mi
Last recorded134,829 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 HXE
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 134,829 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under chassis slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 127,075 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 127,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 113,497 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 110,314 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 110,314 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 100,813 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exaust system deteorated

front headlamp lenses faded

Pass 26 Mar 2011 90,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 79,699 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 79,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 68,196 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 56,488 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 45,542 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,343 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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DK03 HXE is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel 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 DK03 HXE, 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 DK03 HXE registered?

DK03 HXE is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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