CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK53 ZBD

2003 Hyundai Elantra

White Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

206,557 mi
Last recorded206,557 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Elantra60,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Hyundai
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ZBD
MakeHyundai
ModelElantra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 206,557 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 200,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2013 193,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2013 193,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2012 187,153 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 186,687 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 178,324 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 171,148 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 161,004 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 161,004 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 148,802 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 148,609 miles

front number plate poor

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2009 137,170 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 122,191 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 92,767 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 61,081 miles

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

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
Full Hyundai Elantra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK53 ZBD is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK53 ZBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK53 ZBD?

You can check the full history of DK53 ZBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK53 ZBD registered?

DK53 ZBD is a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is DK53 ZBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK53 ZBD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK53 ZBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK53 ZBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.