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DN03 LCT

2003 Hyundai Coupe

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

98,785 mi
Last recorded98,785 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Coupe63,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 LCT
MakeHyundai
ModelCoupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 98,785 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside front lazy (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking over tank pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

both headlamps faded

both outer cv boots deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

manufactures covers fitted to brake pipes preventing proper inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2017 92,388 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

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

both headlamps faded

both outer cv boots deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

manufactures covers fitted to brake pipes preventing proper inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,965 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 83,693 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,960 miles

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

possible power steering leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 79,960 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

possible power steering leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 76,068 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 76,066 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 70,739 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Brake Caliper / Cable Sticking

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 64,884 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,928 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 60,928 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 49,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres near legal limit of 1.6mm

power steering belt worn

rear wiper blade required

Fail 25 Jul 2008 43,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 tyres near legal limit of 1.6mm

power steering belt worn

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

rear wiper blade required

offside rear tyre has run flat damage

Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,479 miles

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2006 21,286 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 20,958 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Hyundai Coupe?

Based on 724,908 MOT tests across 53,526 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
5,698
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
53,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 42,931
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 38,793
Brake pipe excessively corroded 27,932
parking brake recording little or no effort 24,664
position lamp(s) not working 24,107
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DN03 LCT is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 63,455 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 Coupe fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 42,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN03 LCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DN03 LCT is a 2003 Hyundai Coupe, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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