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DX03 OPR

2003 Hyundai Accent

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

224,866 mi
Last recorded224,866 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Hyundai Accent54,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OPR
MakeHyundai
ModelAccent
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 224,866 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 218,622 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 218,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 211,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 205,125 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 205,125 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 198,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 194,515 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 194,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 188,933 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to centre (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 181,417 miles

both front tyres worn on to legal limits

Pass 21 Feb 2017 174,602 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 168,398 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 161,353 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 161,353 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 152,834 miles

front tyres worn bald on inner edges [175/70/13]

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 17 Feb 2014 152,722 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn bald on inner edges [175/70/13]

slight bind on nsf wheel

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2013 138,766 miles

front brake pipes corroding

rear number plate deterioating

slight binding on nsf wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2012 128,146 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 22 Feb 2012 128,146 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 9 Feb 2011 115,038 miles

slight play in rear a/r/bar bushes

Fail 9 Feb 2011 115,037 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

squeel on nsf brake

slight play in rear a/r/bar bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2010 101,765 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Feb 2010 101,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 89,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 76,178 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cuts in passengers rear tyre can not see braid at time of test.

rear number plate deteriorated slightly.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 59,663 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 42,123 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,123 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Accent?

Based on 717,512 MOT tests across 74,671 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
4,969
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
74,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,551
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,612
position lamp(s) not working 27,135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,261
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 19,943
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DX03 OPR is a 2003 Hyundai Accent in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Hyundai Accent models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 54,828 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 Accent fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,551 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX03 OPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Accent typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Hyundai Accent is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX03 OPR registered?

DX03 OPR is a 2003 Hyundai Accent, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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